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	Dental Hygiene Education Facts (81k pdf)
	Accreditation Standards
	Competencies for Entry Into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
	Map of Dental Hygiene programs per state (39k pdf)

Dental Hygiene Programs

Entry-Level Programs
This is a listing of educational programs that ADHA is aware of which offer degrees or certificates that provide entry to the professional practice of dental hygiene. To determine the accreditation status of a specific program, please contact the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Select a state then click the "View List" button.

You can also download the entire Entry-Level School List as a pdf file (471k), or view a complete list of all U.S. baccalaureate programs (82 K pdf).

Degree-Completion Programs - View List Degree-completion programs are defined as programs which provide a certificate-program or associate-degree dental hygiene graduate with an opportunity to work towards a baccalaureate degree. This baccalaureate degree can be in dental hygiene or in a related area.		Re-Entry Programs This listing of education programs/courses is designed for dental hygienists who have been away from the field of dental hygiene and now wish to return. Download the Re-Entry Program List (63k pdf) file.
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) and Related Disciplines - View List A listing of education programs for individuals interested in pursuing a master's degree in dental hygiene or related area		On-Line/Distance Learning Programs - Degree Completion (65k pdf) - Master Degree (56k pdf) A listing of education programs for individuals interested in pursuing their dental hygiene education via computer or at remote learning sites. ONLY programs offering online courses are included in these listings.