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Dental HygieneJob Description
A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of opportunities. In the dental office, hygienists work together with dentists and assistants to meet the oral health needs of patients. New York State has its own specific regulations regarding the responsibilities, and range of services performed by a dental hygienist. Link to NYSED S.6606. Definition of Dental Hygiene.
Hygienists are in demand in general dental practices and in specialty practices such as periodontics, orthodontics or pediatric dentistry. They also may be employed to provide dental hygiene services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and public health clinics. Depending upon the level of education and experience achieved, dental hygienists can apply their skills and knowledge to other career activities such as teaching hygiene students in dental schools and dental hygiene education programs. Research, office management and business administration are other career options. Employment opportunities also may be available with companies that market dental-related materials and equipment. Education/Training & Admission Requirements Dental hygienists receive their education through academic programs at community colleges, technical colleges, dental schools or universities. The majority of community college programs take at least two years to complete, with graduates receiving an associates degree. Receipt of this degree qualifies the hygiene student to take the national licensing exam (NBDHE) as well as the state or regional exam (NERB). After passing these exams with a 75 or better, the hygiene student is eligible to apply for a NYS license to practice dental hygiene. University-based dental hygiene programs may offer baccalaureate and master's degrees, which generally require at least two years of further schooling. These additional degrees may be required for a career in teaching and/or research, as well as for clinical practice in school or public health programs. Dental hygiene program admission requirements vary depending upon the specific school. High school-level courses such as health, biology, psychology, chemistry, mathematics and speech will be beneficial in a dental hygiene career. Most programs show a preference for individuals who have completed at least one year of college. Some baccalaureate degree programs require that applicants complete two years of college prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. Contact the particular dental hygiene program of interest to you for specific program requirements. New York State has several ADA accredited dental hygiene programs. We have listed just the programs in Upstate New York. Visit each school's website for specific program information, or contact the Program Administrator to arrange for a tour of the clinical facility. For a complete listing of all dental hygiene programs throughout the country click here. Broome Community College
P.O. Box 1017 Binghamton, NY 13902 Program Administrator: Ms. Maureen Hankin Phone: (607) 778-5393 SUNY at Canton School of Sciences, Health and Professional Studies
125 Brookley Road Rome, NY 13440 Program Administrator: Ms. Pamela P Quinn Phone: 315-336-3484 also offered at SUNY Canton: Bacchalaureate in Dental Hygiene Program Administrator Dr. Susan Willette Phone: 315-386-7405 Monroe Community College
1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623-5780 Program Administrator: Dr. David Lawrence Phone: 585-292-2761 Program Administrator: Ms. Judith Romano
Phone: (518) 629-7442 Program Administrator: Dr. Joseph Sowinski
Phone: (716) 851-1390 Currently Practicing Hygienists:
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