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Dental Hygienists

Significant Points

  • Most dental hygiene programs grant an associate degree; others offer a certificate, a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree.
  • Dental hygienists rank among the fastest growing occupations.
  • Job prospects are expected to remain excellent.
  • More than half work part time, and flexible scheduling is a distinctive feature of this job.

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