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	Dental hygienists
		Dental hygienists use hand and rotary instruments and ultrasonics to clean and polish teeth, x-ray machines to take dental pictures, syringes with needles to administer local anesthetics, and models of teeth to explain oral hygiene.
		A minimum of an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene is generally required for practice in a private dental office.
		Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014, ranking among the fastest growing occupations, in response to increasing demand for dental care and the greater utilization of hygienists to perform services previously performed by dentists.
	www.bls.gov /oco/ocos097.htm (1070 words)

	Dental Hygiene (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Dental hygiene is a health profession with primary responsibilities in the prevention of oral health problems.
		Dental hygienists' use the five step dental hygiene process of care to organize and provide care to patients in a variety of settings.
		Dental Hygiene students will integrate and apply a variety of appropriate skills, techniques knowledge and principles gained in areas to include basic/dental/dental hygiene sciences, infection control, communication skill, and professionalism as evidenced in their treatment, planning, and clinical patient care.
	www.uvsc.edu /insteffect/acadstmt/dentalhyg.html (768 words)

	Departments - Dental Hygiene
		The dental hygiene program is an integral part of the dental school since the dental hygiene faculty educates both dental hygiene students and dental students to provide dental hygiene care as part of comprehensive dental treatment.
		Dental hygiene and dental students take pain control classes together, collaborate with each other on the needs of their shared patients, and learn to respect the contributions both professions make to the team concept of dental treatment.
		Access to state-of-the-art educational technology, involvement with outcomes assessment, concurrent involvement of dental hygiene students with dental students in extramural rotations, and the inclusion of faculty in all faculty development activities and committees are just a few examples of an institution that strives to meet the needs of both the dental and dental hygiene curricula.
	www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu /academic/dental_hygiene_dept.htm (315 words)

	Dental Hygienist Schools - Find Training in your Area for Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant
		Dental hygienists also use models of teeth to show their patients how to brush and floss their teeth properly.
		Dental assistants work side by side with dentists, so dentists seek dental assistants that are dependable, team players, and have excellent manual dexterity.
		Dental clinics, private dental offices, and many other dental workplaces should be actively seeking dental assistants to join their dental health teams.
	www.dhschools.com (644 words)

	Dental Hygiene
		Dental hygiene is the area of dentistry that focuses primarily on prevention of oral diseases, treatment of conditions of the periodontium, and oral health education.
		Dental hygiene administrators and/or managers may do as follows: (a) formulate policies and procedures within the work environment, (b) develop, evaluate, and modify oral health care programs, and (c) provide staff with development training and motivational programs.
		Dental hygiene opportunities can be located by contacting dental hygiene school placement services, state and local professional societies, and classified advertising.
	www.dent.unc.edu /careers/career_options/denthygiene.htm (1457 words)

	OU College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Dental hygiene students at OU receive quality instruction not only from excellent dental hygiene faculty, but also from the faculty of the College of Dentistry, some of whom are nationally and internationally recognized as experts in their fields.
		Dental Hygiene should continue to be in the top 10 growth disciplines in the health care professions through at least the year 2005.
		In addition to the excellent dental hygiene faculty, much of the coursework is taught by dental faculty many of whom are nationally and in some cases internationally recognized as experts in their disciplines.
	dentistry.ouhsc.edu /intranet-Web/OUCOD/DHprog.html (2810 words)

	Dental Hygiene
		Dental hygiene students also have an opportunity to work with dental students as primary providers for the physically disabled, mentally handicapped, and individuals with serious medical conditions or infectious diseases.
		An introduction to the science of dental materials, including the composition and utilization of dental materials as they apply to clinical dental hygiene procedures, dental assisting, and patient education, is presented in lecture, class discussion, and laboratory format.
		Registered dental hygienists should submit to the degree completion program director transcripts from their dental hygiene program and all other institutions attended, so that transfer credits may be evaluated and a program developed to satisfy remaining requirements.
	www.dental.umaryland.edu /catalog/dh.html (5263 words)

	Dental Assisting Hygiene
		The Dental Hygiene program prepares graduates to be competent oral health clinicians and educators with the ability to develop effective oral health programs that can be utilized in private practice sites, schools and alternative practice settings in the community.
		The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
		Dental Hygiene students must follow the curriculum sequence according to courses listed in each semester, unless approval is granted by the program director.
	www.ccp.edu /site/academic/degrees/dental_assisting.php (757 words)

	Dental Hygiene (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Dental Hygiene Introduction The registered dental hygienist is a licensed oral health educator and clinical operator who, as an auxiliary to the dentist, uses preventive educational and therapeutic methods which aid individuals and groups to attain and maintain optimum oral health.
		Dental hygiene services are utilized in general and specialty dental practices, in the armed services, and in programs for research, professional education, public health, school health, industrial health, and institutional and hospital care.
		The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education.
	enroll.uaa.alaska.edu /catalog/9596/chap9/ccve/dh.html (723 words)

	EWU \| Dental Hygiene
		Applications to the dental hygiene department will not be processed until students have been formally admitted to the university and a copy of their transcript evaluation has been sent from Admissions to the Dental Hygiene Department.
		Dental hygiene students who graduate from the program will be successful in meeting the competencies outlined in the department's Competencies for a Dental Hygienist document.
		Dental clients are treated at the EWU clinic and at the Veterans' Administration Medical Center, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and Spokane Falls Family Clinic.
	www.ewu.edu /x7460.xml (748 words)

	Dental Hygiene
		The dental hygiene school was equipped in 1954 through a generous gift from the Caruth Foundation of Dallas and Mr.
		Dental hygienists also teach in dental and dental hygiene programs and participate in health research.
		Details about the dental hygiene procedures that have been observed, a description of the community service projects in which you have participated and information concerning your interests, abilities and attitudes that have motivated you to make the commitment required for a career in dental hygiene are examples of information that might be included.
	www.tambcd.edu /admissions/Hygiene_Admissions/hygiene_admissions.html (615 words)

	Dental Hygiene
		The Dental Hygiene program involves one year of prerequisite courses and two years of dental hygiene courses.
		An A.S. in Dental Hygiene prepares you for a career as a dental-health professional who specializes in educational, preventive, and therapeutic oral healthcare.
		Dental hygienists who graduate with an associate degree can work in private dental offices, dental clinics and hospitals, public health facilities,and dental research facilities.
	www.ipfw.edu /denthy (103 words)

	Dental hygienists
		Dental hygienists use hand and rotary instruments and ultrasonics to clean and polish teeth, x-ray machines to take dental pictures, syringes with needles to administer local anesthetics, and models of teeth to explain oral hygiene.
		A minimum of an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene is required for practice in a private dental office.
		Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, in response to increasing demand for dental care and the greater utilization of hygienists to perform services previously performed by dentists.
	stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos097.htm (1053 words)

	Oral Hygiene (Dental Hygiene)
		Dental care has changed a great deal in recent years.
		The purpose of oral hygiene is to remove dental plaque from the teeth and gums.
		Periodic dental x-rays performed at these visits can uncover evidence of dental disease at an early and treatable stage.
	www.3-rx.com /oral-hygiene/default.php (424 words)

	University of Washington Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science Program
		Dental hygienists conduct community assessments; develop networks that engage community partners; set priorities; obtain baseline measures; set targets; and measure progress toward solutions to community oral health problems.
		Dental hygiene core skills include the ability to search and retrieve information from the Internet; use census, geographic, and demographic data; critically assess scientific literature; analyze and interpret data; and apply new scientific knowledge to solutions of health problems.
		The Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program is a part of the Department of Dental Public Health Sciences, and it is the only undergraduate program in the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
	depts.washington.edu /dhyg (337 words)

	Southern Illinois University Carbondale
		Students are required to complete all dental hygiene courses with a grade of C or higher.
		In addition to the traditional courses in dental hygiene, this Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene provides additional preparation in the provision of periodontal care and an internship in caring for rural health and geriatric populations.
		Integration of the dental hygiene professional courses over a three-year period allows the student extra supervised clinical practice prior to graduation.
	www.siu.edu /~sah/DH/home.htm (240 words)

	Dog Dental Hygiene at Dental Plans Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Dental - Establishing a dental hygiene routine for your dog is just as important as remembering to brush your own teeth.
		The Dental Jet Wash is a supplement, not a substitute for your normal dental hygiene routine.
		Good dental hygiene is as important to your pet as it is to you.
	www.dentalplansweb.com /search_dog+dental+hygiene.html (672 words)

	UMB Dental School Educational Programs Dental Hygiene
		The Dental Hygiene program combines an outstanding curriculum with the state-of-the-art advantages of the Dental School environment.
		Dental hygiene and dental students work as a team to provide patient care and participate in ongoing research and community service programs.
		Although most students complete the second phase of the curriculum in two years, a three-year option is available for those who may need a more flexible schedule in order to continue working or to meet family responsibilities.
	www.dental.umaryland.edu /dentalprograms/hygiene (194 words)

	Dental Hygiene
		Dental Hygiene prepares the student with specialized skills necessary for employment as a dental hygienist.
		Emphasis is on prophylaxis (removal of calculus stain and deposits from the teeth), prevention of oral disease and on the hygienist’s ability as a dental health educator.
		In addition to tuition, lab fee, and service fees, students are expected to buy their uniforms (approximately $200.00), dental hygiene kits (approximately $1,800.00), and pay for other incidental expenses.
	www.lakeland.cc.il.us /Models/dental_hygiene.htm (369 words)

	MU Department of Dental Hygiene (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Dental Hygiene Program closed after eighty-four years of excellence and service to the School of Dentistry, the College of Health Sciences, the profession, and the community.
		Several of the Marquette Dental Hygiene faculty contributed to numerous Dental Hygiene textbooks and to professional journals.
		When the Dental Hygiene Program at Marquette University closed, it left a legacy of excellence, leadership, and service which will remain as long as there are Marquette graduates in Dental Hygiene careers and even beyond.
	www.marquette.edu /chs/dehy (265 words)

	JCCC::Dental Hygiene Program
		Students in JCCC's dental hygiene program prepare for careers as preventive dental professionals who have a choice of working in a variety of settings.
		A key member of the professional dental team, the licensed dental hygienist is on the "front line" of patient care, responsible for providing educational, clinical and therapeutic services that promote total health through good oral health.
		The demand for dental hygienists is expected to grow 48 percent by the year 2006.
	www.jccc.net /home/depts/001253 (212 words)

	Dental Hygiene (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		We are proud of our unique dental hygiene program, which includes one year of prerequisite course work and three years of dental hygiene.
		The NAU Dental Dental Hygiene Department is committed to excellence with a focus on self-responsibility, critical thinking, leadership and professional judgment.
		Individuals who are involved in the provision of dental hygiene services may be exposed to blood borne pathogens that may result in human disease.
	www.nau.edu /hp/dept/dh (124 words)

	NYUCD: Dental Hygiene
		The office is responsible for dental hygiene continuing education and dental hygiene alumni events.
		The mission of the New York University Dental Hygiene Program is to partner with students to achieve academic excellence, promote scholarly activity and research, participate in community service, and offer comprehensive client care, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making skills.
		Dental hygiene students are educated for a challenging career in a growth profession dedicated to the prevention and detection of most diseases of the mouth and related to the body.
	www.nyu.edu /dental/academicprograms/dh (387 words)

	Dental Hygiene
		SJVC’s Dental Hygiene program provides you with solid academic and clinical skills necessary to secure licensure and take your place in the elite world of dental hygienists.
		Most well trained dental hygienists will go to work in private dental offices and enjoy a high salary, flexible hours, a prestigious and professional work environment and solid job security.
		Dental Hygiene program applicants must complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher.
	www.sjvc.edu /programs/programs.php?programID=7 (240 words)

	Vermont Technical College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Dental Hygienists are important partners in the delivery of dental health care.
		The dental hygiene profession is primarily educational and preventative in nature and offers opportunities to work in a variety of health care settings, including general and specialty dental practices, community health agencies, and public schools.
		It is the Board’s responsibility to determine eligibility for dental hygiene licensure.
	www.vtc.vsc.edu /section_academic_programs/academic_programs_dept.asp?id=47 (582 words)

	Dental Hygiene (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Rio Salado College School of Dental Hygiene provides accessible, innovative, high-quality education, fostering ethically responsible students to improve the oral health of Arizona's diverse populations while encouraging continued competency through on-going assessment and improvement.
		According to the 2000-01 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm), dental hygiene will continue to be among the top thirty fastest growing disciplines in the health care professions through the year 2008.
		The Rio Salado College School of Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
	www.rio.maricopa.edu /ci/programs/dental.shtml (1008 words)

	United Concordia Promotes Dental Hygiene Month
		Dental professionals are trained to routinely screen for these oral symptoms and recommend appropriate referral.
		But clinics and the observance of National Dental Hygiene Month are just part of a year-round awareness effort that requires the support and cooperation of health care providers, health plans, dentists, hygienists, and dental insurers.
		Frequent and sustained education must be the core of the effort, with every visit to the dental office viewed as an opportunity for achieving and maintaining good oral health.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-19-2005/0004172975&EDATE= (992 words)

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