Dental hygiene
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The Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of Oral Health Promotion and Community Outreach
offers courses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
The Dental Hygiene Program, which began in 1969, requires two years of liberal arts study, with a minimum of 60 semester
hours, followed by two years of study focusing on basic and dental sciences, dental
hygiene science and theory, community health, and preclinical and clinical experiences.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for national,
regional and state board licensing examinations.
The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
of the American Dental Association.
Open house dates
The Dental Hygiene Program will hold an open house session on Monday, July 29 from 9-10:30 a.m. Please email Sabrina Hise, Office Manager, at hises@vcu.edu if interested in attending the session.