Dental Hygienist

Entry-Level Wage:

$41.19

Median Wage:

$46.63

Experienced Wage:

$49.03

Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:

Coming Soon

Source: NH Employment Security

Education Pathways

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene prior to taking the licensing exam.

Career Description

A Dental Hygienist cleans and assesses teeth and educates patients on healthy oral hygiene.

Work Settings

Dentist Offices, Community Health Centers, Nursing Homes, Corrections Centers

Associate’s Degree

NHTI: “Concord’s Community College”

Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation

Associate's Degree

Experience

None

Job Training

None

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