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.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.