Education & Careers

Dental Hygienists have the opportunity to help people in all walks of life protect their oral health. They enjoy a professional work environment and continued learning about dentistry, as well as creating lifelong relationships with their patients.

In addition to clinical practice, Hygienists also work as educators, researchers, administrators, managers, preventive program developers, consumer advocates and consultants. These diverse applications of our educational background allow us the opportunity to assist many individuals.

Dental Hygiene Education Resources

List of Dental Hygiene Schools in Georgia Including Post-RDH graduate programs

Dental Hygiene Clinical Re-Entry Course
Dates: December 5-9, 2011 AND June 4-8, 2012
This course is designed for dental hygienists who have been out of the field for several years.

More information for the Dental Hygiene Re-Entry Course can be found by:

• Go to GHSU Home page – Georgia Health Science University www.georgiahealth.edu
• Click under A-Z, Go to C   CONTINUING EDUCATION,
• Click on Allied Health Sciences and scroll down until you see the course listed- click on site for information and registration.

Upcoming Professional Development Event:

Dental Hygiene in a Changing World: Leading and Developing Your Career
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Chicago, IL

Registration for this one day event, Dental Hygiene in a Changing World: Leading and Developing Your Career, is now open. This exciting new workshop is designed to assist dental hygienists in developing leadership skills and to prepare hygienists to use these new skills to navigate their changing professional landscape.

Registration Fees for the Event: Early Registration - Now through January 27, 2012
  $99 – ADHA Members
  $125 – Non-ADHA Members
  $15 – Students

Registration Fee Includes:

• Continental Breakfast
• Lunch
• 8 CE Hours

Registration and meeting information can be found at: www.adha.org/professionals

Visit the ADHA web site to learn more about Educational Programs and Careers for Dental Hygienists.

Other Educational Opportunities:

Dental Informatics Program from the University of Pittsburgh

GSC Home Study Courses

Note: GDHA provides information about known CE courses/providers for your convenience, but does not guarantee the quality of such courses, or that they will be accepted by the Georgia Board of Dentistry for continuing education credit in the State of Georgia