Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Dental Hygienists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at LSCS, TCC, Blinn, and Colin College.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider UTHCSA, Texas Woman's University, and Midwestern State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Texas Woman's University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider El Paso Community College, Coastal Bend College, Texas A&M HSC, and LSCS.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Texas Woman's University and Colin College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Blinn, Howard College, Midwestern State, and Austin Community College District.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of TSTC Harlingen, Midwestern State, Texas Woman's University, and Navarro College.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at UTHCSA.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Texas A&M HSC, UTHCSA, UTHSC-Houston, and Howard College.
Working as a Dental Hygienist in Texas
Dental hygienists clean teeth and gums, and also repair dental damage. The responsibilities of a dental hygienist include testing for cavities, treating abnormal teeth and gum conditions, removing dental plaque, and sealing cracks to prevent cavities. It is also a dental hygienist’s responsibility to educate people about proper oral health practices. Read a detailed Dental Hygienist job description and schools overview.
Dental hygienists may contact Texas Dental Hygienists' Association for useful career related resources.
State Requirements
To work in Texas, dental hygienists have to obtain a license from Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Licenses are given to those who
- are at least 18 years old
- have passed from a high school that is accredited; an equivalent qualification is also acceptable
- have completed a course from a dental hygiene school.
- possess the proof of clearing the National Boards
Online Course Finder
Find the path to your
education in 3 easy steps.