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Dental Hygienists

Average Salary - $83K | Education - Associates Degree | 4-Years

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About Dental Hygienists

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

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SALARIES

 

SALARIES

$74,590

AVERAGE ENTRY

$78,140

AVERAGE MID

$99,620

AVERAGE ADVANCED

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES

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Pima Community College
 Tucson, AZ 85709-1010  

Arizona Western College
 Yuma, AZ 85365  

Central Arizona College
 Coolidge, AZ 85128  

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Mesa, AZ 85202-4866  

Phoenix College (MCCCD)
 Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234  
Northern Arizona University
 Flagstaff, AZ 86011  

Northern Arizona University
 Flagstaff, AZ 86011  

Northern Arizona University
 Flagstaff, AZ 86011  
Northern Arizona University
 Flagstaff, AZ 86011  

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DENTAL HYGIENISTS

BY THE NUMBERS

 

NUMBERS

31.5

Percent

Increase in employment for healthcare and social assistance from 2021 - 2031 (Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity).

5

Thousand

Projected openings through 2030.

8

Jobs

Available as of today.

One of the highest in demand careers in the U.S.

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