Dental Hygienist Programs in West Virginia

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the field of dental hygiene is growing rapidly. The nature of the job allows for a flexible schedule in an office setting that is generally well lit and clean. Dental hygienists are required to have a state license as well as a degree from an accredited school of dentistry. Prospective jobs in 2010 and 2011 are expected to be plentiful, but strong competition exists in many areas. West Virginia offers a number of programs that will prepare you for a career as a dental hygienist.
  1. West Virginia University

    • The School of Dentistry at West Virginia University offers a dental hygiene program located within the Health Sciences Center. The program offers a liberal arts degree. The curriculum pairs courses in dental hygiene with many psychology, pathology, physiology, and sociology courses. This well rounded degree prepares its students to enter the field of dental hygiene after being granted a license.

      West Virginia University
      Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
      School of Dentistry
      P.O. Box 9400
      Morgantown, WV 26506-9400
      304-293-3417
      wvu.edu

    West Liberty University

    • Located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, West Liberty University offers both a two-year associate program and a four-year bachelor of science program in dental hygiene. Special areas of focus in the bachelor program include: education, gerontology, management, and marketing. Basic university requirements must be met for entrance into the dental hygiene program.

      West Liberty University
      101 Faculty Drive
      West Liberty, WV 26074-0295
      westliberty.edu

    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

    • The Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is associated with the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. There are four separate campuses throughout southern West Virginia located in Boone, Logan, and Wyoming counties. There is also a campus in Williamson, West Virginia. The Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College offers a variety of programs, including dental hygiene, that cater to a variety of career-minded individuals. There is an associate program for students who wish to begin their dental hygienist education at Southern. There are also options for transfer students and veterans.

      Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
      Dental Hygiene Program
      Dempsey Branch Road
      Mount Gay, WV 25637
      304-792-7098
      southernwv.edu

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