Don’t just learn how to care for smiles. Change lives through oral health.
Our Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene builds hands-on clinical skills, preventive care expertise and a commitment to community, so you graduate ready to make a difference.
Why choose EIC’s dental hygiene program?
Hands-on clinical experience
Build skills through preclinical training, lab practice and treating patients, gaining confidence and independence step by step.
More than cleaning teeth
Learn preventive care, patient education, nutritional counseling and how to help patients build healthier habits.
Modern dental techniques
Train in dental radiography, ultrasonic instrumentation, air polishing, intraoral cameras, fluoride treatments and sealants.
Community outreach
Take part in community health education with schools, nursing homes, senior centers, Head Start, WIC and more.
Diverse patients
Learn to care for patients of different ages, backgrounds, needs and health conditions.
Professional development
Grow in ethical practice, communication, critical thinking, clinical judgment and professional responsibility.
Build skills that make a difference
Preventive dental care
Scaling, root debridement, fluoride applications and preventive treatments.
Dental radiography
Expose, evaluate and interpret dental radiographs.
Dental technology
Work with intraoral cameras, ultrasonic instruments and air polishing.
Disease prevention
Place sealants, deliver preventive treatments and perform oral health assessments.
Patient education
Teach brushing, flossing, nutrition and how to maintain a healthy smile.
Patient care
Develop the communication and clinical skills to care for patients with different needs.
Making a difference beyond the dental chair
Dental hygiene is about more than individual patient care. At Eastern International College, students have opportunities to join community-based experiences that promote oral health awareness, education and access to care.
Through these experiences, you’ll work with diverse populations and help make a difference in the lives of others.
Community experiences include
- Head Start and WIC programs
- Nursing homes and senior centers
- Local schools and community events
- Oral cancer screenings
- Special Olympics
A career with strong demand
Employment for registered dental hygienists is projected to grow much faster than the national average.
Demand is tied to more preventive dental care, an aging population, growing awareness of the link between oral health and general health, and expanded responsibilities for dental hygienists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Outlook Handbook and Employment Projections, 2025–2035. National figures; they vary by employer and location.
Career opportunities with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Dental Hygiene Educator / Instructor
- Public Health Dental Hygienist
- Dental Practice Manager
- Dental Office Administrator
- Dental Sales Representative
- Dental Product Specialist
- Dental Consultant
- Dental Research Assistant
- Dental Insurance Specialist
- Community Oral Health Coordinator
- Corporate Dental Trainer
- Healthcare Program Coordinator
- Oral Health Advocate
- Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator
These are career directions linked to the degree, not a guarantee of employment. Some roles require licensure, additional education or experience.
Your future in oral health starts here.
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