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Dental Hygienist Schools in Salt Lake City

HealthcareJanuary 05, 2014

Salt Lake City is the largest city in Utah, making it an excellent destination for nightlife, food and other activities. Prospective students will also find that it is a great destination in one's search for dental hygienist schools.

What is the role of a dental hygienist? A dental hygienist cleans calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from a patient's teeth and gums under the supervision of a dentist. Individuals within this profession can also work in the community educating others about dental hygiene. Schooling to become a dental hygienist usually involves a two year associate degree in dental hygiene. During that time, you will learn some of the technical and medical knowledge to be successful in this field.

So, what about the Salt Lake City area? Will you like it?

Let's talk about weather first, since this can be a make or break decision for some. Salt Lake City has hot summers (82 degrees Fahrenheit in July) and cold winters (33 degrees Fahrenheit in January), according to last year's average temperatures from the National Weather Service. Snow is fairly common, but the typically sunny climate normally melts the snow soon after. With nearby mountains, skiing is a big attraction for those visiting the city, as well as the locals.

Outdoor recreation is a staple of Salt Lake City. The city's center is minutes from canyons for hiking and biking, or you can visit nearby national parks, like Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A little further southwest has numerous national parks and other outdoor wonders. If you are the outdoorsy type, Salt Lake City is a great location for you.

If you are a naturally born city slicker, don't give up on Salt Lake City just yet. This is where the first department store in the U.S. opened its doors in 1868, and there's plenty of shopping beyond that. From shopping malls to antiques to shopping villages, the area has it all. And if you're one for the more "cultured" excursions, the city has a world class ballet, opera and symphony, and don't forget about the art museums.

There is no shortage of interesting cuisine in the city. This article details ZAGAT's opinion of the "undeniably exciting culinary scene" of Salt Lake City. The city was also rated as one of seven "Up and Coming Food Cities" by ZAGAT.

Also notable, Salt Lake City was rated by Forbes as #12 in "Best Place for Business and Careers." If you're looking for dental hygienist schools in the southwest, look no further than Salt Lake City for your program.

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