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Dental Hygienist School in Massachusetts - MA
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 7th, 2010
There are a number of dental hygienist schools in Massachusetts. Options include community college, technical college, dental school or major university. Most dental hygiene programs take at least two years to complete but if you are pursuing a bachelor degree as well expect to be in school for four years. Some may require education beyond a high school level in order for admittance.
Massachusetts Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements
The state of Massachusetts issues a two-year license to dental hygienist to be renewed on the odd years. In order to meet the requirements for the biennial renewal, dental hygienist must complete 20 hours of continuing education. These hours must be completed during the two calendar years preceding January 1st of the renewal year. For more complete information regarding continuing education requirements and regulations contact the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services.www.mass.gov
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Hygienists in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge and Lowell, Massachusetts may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Massachusetts General Hospital, Winchester Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Marlborough Hospital.