You like details. You want to help people stay healthy. You connect the dots between the floss and the smile. You know that helping people means more than taking their blood pressure, it means keeping their mouth germ-free and their teeth sparkling white. Without you, we'd never smile. You like that.

Dental hygienists are white-coat wearing, getting in-between the teeth, cleaner-uppers and masters all things dental. Dental hygienists clean teeth and teach customers how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Healthcare
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Associate
No
State License Required
Dental hygiene
Bachelor's

Where You Can Go

Lane Community College: Website
Mt. Hood Community College: Website
Oregon Institute of Technology: Website
Pacific University: Website
Portland Community College: Website

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