Blinn College invites students to explore rewarding career opportunities in dental hygiene

Two-year program prepares students for high-demand careers as dental hygienists

May 19, 2025

The Blinn College District invites prospective students to explore the exciting career opportunities made possible through its highly regarded and nationally accredited Dental Hygiene Program.

Blinn’s comprehensive, two-year Dental Hygiene Program prepares students for careers as dental hygienists with a curriculum that provides hands-on learning opportunities in the classroom and its fully equipped dental hygiene clinic.

“Our faculty bring significant career experience into the classroom and are committed to ensuring that our students receive the knowledge and skills they need for a successful career in this field,” said Lisa Wiese, Dental Hygiene Program Director. “With an emphasis on practical experience in patient care, our graduates emerge with confidence and most have multiple employment opportunities upon completion.”

Program applicants are encouraged to attend an information session, which includes information regarding the program’s admissions criteria, application process, and the role of a registered dental hygienist. These sessions will be held in Room CC-7 of the Post Office Center at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan on the following dates:

• Wednesday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 27, at 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 9, at 5:30 p.m.
• Friday July 25, at 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m.

Blinn’s Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon successful completion of coursework, students receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and regional or state board clinical exam.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental hygienists earned a median salary of $94,260 in 2024.

Blinn College’s Dental Hygiene Program goes beyond the classroom by actively engaging in community outreach. Each year, the program participates in projects like Give Kids a Smile (GKAS), an initiative of the American Dental Association that provides free dental services to qualifying local children. At the most recent GKAS event, 65 children received cleanings, x-rays, and sealants at no cost, totaling approximately $16,400 in preventative care. Since the inaugural event in 2008, GKAS has provided approximately $293,000 in preventative dental services.

The Dental Hygiene Program is part of Blinn’s Division of Health Sciences, which offers associate degree nursing, emergency medical services, fire science, health information technology, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, surgical technology, and vocational nursing programs designed to quickly train student for high-demand professions.

For more information or to register for an information session, visit www.blinn.edu/dental-hygiene.