West Georgia Technical College
DENTAL HYGIENE
Carrollton, USA
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LANGUAGES
English
PACE
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
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Key Summary
About: The Dental Hygiene program prepares future professionals to promote oral health and prevent dental diseases. You'll engage in coursework and hands-on practice to master the skills necessary for patient care, dental assessments, and hygiene procedures. The program emphasizes the importance of community health and patient education.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles in dental practices, public health organizations, or educational institutions. Potential career paths include dental hygienist, oral health educator, and community health worker.
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Introduction
Registered dental hygienists are credentialed and licensed health professionals who serve integral roles in the delivery of oral health care. Georgia Workforce 2014 ranked dental hygiene a field that is “fast growing, high-paying, and expected to offer plentiful job openings over the projected period.”
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and regulated by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.