Core Insights - Heartland Dental is expanding its scholarship program for dental hygiene students at Concorde Career Colleges, increasing the number of recipients from 18 to 30 and awarding a total of $24,000 in scholarships for 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the U.S., affiliated with over 3,000 doctors across 1,800 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia [8]. - Concorde Career Colleges operates 17 campuses across eight states and offers a blended education model combining online coursework with in-person lab classes [7]. Industry Insights - The employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow by 9% from 2023 to 2033, significantly faster than the average for all occupations [5]. - In Florida, the demand for dental hygienists is expected to grow by 16% between 2022 and 2032, while Texas is projected to see a 21% growth in the same period, more than double the national average [5].