MCCCD Pipeline

HEALTHCARE

Dental Hygienists

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

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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Current Opportunities

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SALARIES

$74,590

AVERAGE ENTRY

$78,140

AVERAGE MID

$99,620

AVERAGE ADVANCED

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES

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Supporting Programs

Dental Hygienists

Dental Hygiene

Phoenix College (MCCCD)

Associate's Degree

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Dental Hygiene

Rio Salado College (MCCCD)

Associate's Degree

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Dental Hygiene

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)

Associate's Degree

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Core Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are things that people need to be good at their jobs. They include what you know, what you can do, and how you can do it well. KSAs are important because they help you be successful in the job you do.

Social Perceptiveness

Judgment and Decision Making

Persuasion