Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene program has earned full accreditation by the American Dental Association.

The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Policy for Third Party Comments

The Dental Hygiene program begins in the summer semester each year and takes approximately two years of full-time study to complete. Enrollment is limited to 16 incoming students each year, and admission is competitive. You will receive the program application at the information session.

Admission Steps

Before you can apply:

1. Download the information packet and observation forms from the Application Procedure section above.
2. Watch the dental hygiene information session video.
3. Take the short quiz at the end of the video in order to receive the application.
4. The application will be emailed to you the next business day from the dental hygiene department administrative assistant.

Virtual Info Session

Blood Borne Pathogen Policy

FAQs

Texas Woman’s University has partnered with 91自拍 to offer a Dual Enrollment Dental Hygiene program. The program gives students the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree while simultaneously completing the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from the 91自拍 Dental Hygiene program. Dual enrollment means that students will be taking courses from both institutions in a melded curriculum.