Dental Hygiene
Turn Smiles Into Opportunities
Dental hygienists are amongst the most in-demand professionals in the United States. An aging population, expanded access to health and dental insurance, and new research on the importance of oral health has driven this demand, and it shows no signs of slowing any time soon.
Online and On Your Schedule
Our nationally-ranked fully online Dental Hygiene program has been designed to be flexible enough that it fits into your busy schedule while also providing you the high level of training you need to accelerate your career forward. You can work on your degree wherever and whenever it works best for you.
It is important to note that our online Dental Hygiene program is for students that have already completed or are in the final year of an associate degree program in Dental Hygiene.
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Lori Jenema
(231) 591-2733
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BUILT AROUND YOU
Professionally Centered: In order to train the kind of hygienists the industry needs, we built our Dental Hygiene program in consultation with industry leaders. At Ferris, you will concentrate on the kind of skills and knowledge that you can use at work the next day. Develop enhanced technological modalities of practice, engage with the latest research, and build your leadership and critical thinking abilities.
Rapid Growth: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental hygiene is one of the fastest growing fields in the country. As new research continues to demonstrate links between oral health and overall health, hygienists are increasingly in-demand. The median salary for dental hygienists in 2015 was more than $70,000.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- You must have completed (or be in your final academic year) an associate degree in an accredited dental hygiene program.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
