Dental Hygienist

What they do:

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. 

For more information about this career, including education, job outlook and related careers, visit the US Department of Labor website.

We are providing examples of programs, training, and classwork that could provide a pathway to this career.  Please be aware that these are not the only options! 

If any of the links are broken or if you have any questions, please contact the Future Center.

High School Classes

Community Opportunities (Volunteer, Job Shadow)

Medical Career Collaborative

Students should consider volunteer or work experiences with health and medicine.  Please see the below websites to search for current opportunities in these areas:

Pathways to this Career

For this career, it is recommended/required to earn an associate's degree (2-years).  There is often prerequisite college coursework that is required before application.   Here is an example of a program:

Community College of Denver, Dental Hygiene