The federal government's data on dental hygiene careers, including pay, job demand, job growth expectations, what the job is like, and how to prepare for a career as a dental hygienist. Also includes information on similar occupations.
Check out this detailed guide about a wide range of health-related careers. It includes information on professions taught at ACC, advanced medical professions, and alternative health careers.
The state agency responsible for licensing dental professionals in Texas. Some of the information available at this site include licensing exam information and links to dental hygiene programs.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations, associations and societies generate and maintain a wealth of information on dental hygiene. Check out some of the ones listed below.
"TDHA is an organization of licensed dental hygienists volunteers whose main purpose is to serve the citizens of Texas with quality dental health services."
"The Austin District Dental Hygienists Society has been serving the Austin Texas health care community for many years. We provide support and educational services to our members, information and service to the community, and details on dental hygiene as
"The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support. "
"The purpose of the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is to respond to the needs of states and communities in addressing current and emerging public oral health issues."
"OSAP is a unique group of dental practitioners, allied healthcare workers, industry representatives, and other interested persons with a collective mission to promote infection control and related science-based health and safety policies and practices."
