Your Pathway to Become a Dental Hygienist

A Dental Hygienist works alongside a dentist to examine patients for signs of oral diseases.Ā 

Dental Hygienists are essential for patient care and:

  • provide preventive care
  • clean patients’ teeth
  • operate dental equipment
  • educate patients about oral health

91¾«Ń”’s Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene:

  • is 88 credit hours
  • takes approximately two years to complete
  • prepares students for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), the ADEX Dental Hygiene Clinical Examination, and the Florida Laws and Rules Examination
  • is accredited by the

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