patient in lab getting a dental impression

Dental Hygiene

Advisement

The Dental Hygiene Program provides general education courses in biological, behavioral, and social sciences during the first year of study, and professional courses designed to coordinate classroom lectures and clinical and laboratory experiences during the last two years.

Update on Covid-19 Vaccination (PDF)

Advisement - 10/09/2024 (PDF)

Program Requirements

Admission to the Dental Hygiene professional courses is by a special application procedure. The only entry to the professional courses is the fall semester of each year. Specific instructions are provided on the official application. The application process is very specific and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program is very competitive.

2025 Employment Form (PDF)
2025 Observation Form (PDF)

Information Sessions

  • October 25, 2024  1:00-3:00pm
  • November 8, 2024  1:00-3:00pm
  • December 6, 2024  1:30-3:30pm


Please register here. 

Topics
  • Program expectations
  • Work/ school balance
  • Cost/ expenses
  • Patient/ radiography requirements
  • Attitude/ ethics
  • Exposure to blood borne pathogens/ communicable diseases