Dental Hygiene
Description of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene offered by Central Piedmont Community College.
Visit the CPCC Dental Hygiene Program Website.
| Possible job titles for graduates | Corresponding Holland Code | |
| Dental Hygienist | SRC | |
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Necessary abilities and qualities
- medicine/dentistry knowledge
- customer and personal service
- hand/finger dexterity and good near vision
- dependability and cooperation
- active listening and concern for others
- speaking and teaching abilities
- time management
Occupation & Professional Information Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists
- O*Net on Dental Hygienists
- American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
- Watch a video about dental hygienists
- American Dental Association
- Jean Orenstein, Dental Hygienist (Job Profile) audio file
- NCDHA
- Salary.com look up salaries by title and region
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