{"id":3577,"date":"2024-06-13T10:44:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T14:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=3577"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:37:10","slug":"dental-hygiene-program-curriculum-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/dental-hygiene-program-curriculum-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect from Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"

The employment rate of dental hygienists<\/a> is expected to grow seven percent by 2032<\/a>, faster than the average for all occupations, resulting in an average of about 16,400 job openings annually. Furthermore, dental hygienists can expect a median annual salary<\/a> of $87,530, with the highest ten percent earning more than $118,400.<\/p>\n

With several Dental Hygiene career pathways available, including Associate\u2019s, Bachelor\u2019s, and Master\u2019s degrees, candidates have plenty of ways to enter and expand this essential career.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ll share what students can expect from a Dental Hygiene program<\/a>, including the dental hygiene curriculum, clinical experience, and practical skills.<\/p>\n

What is a Dental Hygiene program?<\/h2>\n

Dental hygienists<\/a> work as part of a larger dental care team to provide education and care to patients.<\/p>\n

Under the direction of a dentist, they:<\/p>\n