Delta Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Dental Hygiene Technician

Dental hygiene practice may include, but are not limited to: obtaining patient's dental and medical histories; counseling patients on dental care; supervising oral hygiene practices; removing stains and deposits from teeth; exposing, processing, mounting, and reading dental radiographs; applying certain topical agents; and performing other services relating to mouth care.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $47,000

Class Types:

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Dental Hygiene Technology-Dental Hygiene Technician

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is designed to train a person for technical work in a dental office. Dental Hygiene services are provided under the supervision of a licensed dentist and are governed by the state dental practice acts.

Example of Class Types

  Day and Night Classes:

Day only

Pre-requisites required:
high school diploma; 18 on ACT; TEAS test entrance requirement

Length of Program
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements
high school diploma; 18 on ACT; TEAS test entrance requirement

Skills Needed
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead

Contact
Catherine Dunn
662-246-6247
careertech@msdelta.edu