Fones School of Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene Degree Programs

Start your journey to success and become a licensed dental hygienist at the world’s first school of dental hygiene.

A Historic Legacy

Leader in Oral Healthcare Education Since 1913

Join an in-demand healthcare career path as a dental hygienist and provide care to your community as an expert in oral health. You will make personal connections and provide direct care that positively impacts the systemic wellness of your patients. The core of the dental hygiene program is 73 credits. In your first year, you will participate in a classroom and lab experience called pre-clinic, developing critical manual dexterity and diagnostic competencies before treating patients in our on-campus public clinic. Each year, 54 students are accepted into this prestigious program.

Degree Pathways

Undergraduate and Graduate Offerings

Comprehensive educational programs from entry-level licensure to master’s level healthcare leadership.

Route 01

Dental Hygiene AS

Route 02

Dental Hygiene BS

Route 03

Dental Hygiene MS (Online)

Route 04

Postgraduate Continuing Education

Licensure and Accreditation

National Board and Regional Clinical Licensure

National Board Examination

Regional Clinical Exams

CODA Accreditation

Visit the Fones Clinic

Schedule a campus visit or learn how you can receive affordable, comprehensive preventive oral healthcare at the on-campus Fones Dental Hygiene Clinic.

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