
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene*
Begin your career helping others in this in-demand, high-paying field. Earn the credentials to work in oral health right away.
Dental hygienists play a crucial role in the healthcare field by providing preventive oral care and make a positive impact on people's oral health. They educate patients regarding various health issues, diseases and infections.
AN IN-DEMAND, HIGH PAYING CAREER
Dentists are actively hiring graduates from dental hygiene programs, and in Colorado, the average starting salary for a dental hygienist exceeds $80,000 per year.
HANDS-ON TRAINING IN A WORKING CLINIC
CMC's unique program offers hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art dental hygiene skills lab and an oral health clinic. Upon successful completion of the dental hygiene program, written and clinical board examinations, graduates will be eligible for state licensure.”
Upon completion of the program, a graduate will be eligible to take their clinical and written boards and pursue employment as a dental hygienist.
ENROLL NOW TO BEGIN TAKING PREREQUISITES FOR FALL 2024
Enroll this fall to begin taking prerequisites so that you’ll be eligible to apply for the first cohort, beginning Fall 2024.
*This program is pending accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation
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