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Dental Hygienist School in California - CA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 5th, 2010

There are a wide variety of dental hygienist schools in California. Most programs are two to three years in duration and lead to an associate’s degree. However, those who want to make themselves more marketable and perhaps move into a more “corporate” realm of the dentistry field in the future such as sales of dental equipment, may opt for a bachelor’s degree.

California Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements

In California, dental hygienists are required to complete 25 continuing education units per two-year renewal period. Dental hygienists must have two continuing education units of infection control and two units in California Law as part of their continuing education requirements. A calendar of various continuing education opportunities in California is available.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Hygienists in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco, California may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Laguna Honda Hospital, Community Regional Medical Center, L.A. County & USC Medical Center, and Huntington Hospital.