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Description |
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A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
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and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
#239 |
278 |
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Associate's: |
#23 |
5,028 |
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Bachelor's: |
#146 |
1,683 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
#286 |
14 |
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Master's: |
#555 |
37 |
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Doctorate: |
N/A |
0 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Associate's Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Bachelor's Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Graduate-Level Certificate ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Master's Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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Doctoral Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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First-Professional Degree ![](../images/info_small.gif) |
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