A student who intends to work as a dental hygienist would be well suited to a program in dental hygiene. Students enrolled in this course of study may learn how to clean and care for teeth, as well as identify and treat dental problems such as gum disease.

An Associate of Science is a degree that emphasizes information and disciplined learning. Earning an AS may help students begin their academic career and help put them on the pathway to a four-year degree or enter the workforce in a highly skilled career in their chosen field.