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Career Information
A dental hygiene career offers opportunities to help people through clinical, educational and therapeutic services in order to prevent disease and promote good health.
Dental hygienists work in a variety of clinical and professional settings, from private practices, hospitals and health departments to colleges, dental-related businesses and health maintenance organizations. Dental hygiene jobs are expected to increase by more than 39 percent by 2016, according to the State of Illinois Occupational Employment Projections. Sample salaries are as follows:
Entry level: $44,352
Median: $66,382
Experienced: $73,758
Degree Information
College of DuPage offers an associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Dental Hygiene. Prior to registration, students should meet with a program advisor for course selection.
Dental Hygiene, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file
Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file
Patricia S. Belmonte, Coordinator
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202P, (630) 942-4237
Lori Drummer, Professor
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202M, (630) 942-2430
Barb Czahor, Professor
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202Q, (630) 942-3253
Health and Sciences Division
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, (630) 942-8331
Dental Hygiene Clinic
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1122, (630) 942-3250
2012 College of DuPage
