Pearls By Josie
Dental Hygienist
Meet Josie Colvin, a dental hygienist and owner of a dental hygienist practice in Encinitas, CA. Being a good hygienist requires people skills, being a good team player and the required education and licensing required. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$108,530/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Hot
This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role
INDUSTRY
HealthCare – Clinical
Team-based field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses to directly improve patient lives
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Southwestern College
Dental Hygiene Program
Mesa College
Dental Assisting
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Social
You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures