The aims of the Dental Hygiene Programme are to educate and train dental hygienists based on the requirements recognized in the EU, to create possibilities for acquiring the qualification of a dental hygienist, granting the right to provide healthcare services, to foster interest in the novelties of the science and practice of oral health care, to develop creative, scientific, and critical thinking, and the sense of intellectual satisfaction from studies or work.

The course of study in Dental Hygiene aims to provide students with training for the practice of the profession of Dental Hygienist, as well as a level of professional, decision-making and operational autonomy such as to ensure, at the end of the training course, full mastery of all the necessary skills and their immediate expendability in the work environment.

The University of Parma offers a first cycle Dental Hygiene Programme in English. The course is organized in 3 academic years,180 ECTS (equivalent to 180 CFU by Italian regulations).The students will be exposed to the theoretical and scientific foundations of the profession and become skilful in clinical practice by attending the state-of-the-art Center of Dental Medicine.

West Liberty University’s Associate Degree Dental Hygiene Program is committed to creating an educational environment that fosters competence in oral health professionals who are capable of thinking critically and solving problems while being responsible decision-makers when delivering dental hygiene care.

Explore the roles and responsibilities of a dental assistant in this free online diploma course on dentistry.

An oral hygienist is a dental professional trained to promote oral health, prevent oral diseases and provide related dental services. This is a three-year degree program during which students receive training in both medical and dental subjects. Students receive training in basic medical and dental subjects.

The three-year Dental Hygiene Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, delivered over two and half years, combines theory and hands-on skills to prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in preventive dental health care. It allows you to fulfill the role of the dental hygienist as a researcher, advocate, educator, administrator, clinician, and health promoter.

Both dental hygienists and dental therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice. The role of the dental therapist is the same as a dental hygienist, however, they can also carry out some of the restorative work dentists do, such as fillings and extractions. This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), gives you the theory and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC.

Northampton's Dental Hygiene program is among the most respected in Pennsylvania. During the two-year program, all pre-clinical and clinical practice occurs in the dental clinic located at the Fowler Family Southside Center campus. Professional hygienists working in the field enhance the hands-on aspects of the clinical portion of the program. The dental hygiene program is competency-based and assesses all clinical and laboratory courses using pass/fail criteria. Students must earn grades of C (75%) or better in all DENH courses to qualify for semester promotion. If you are interested in a higher level of education, Northampton has developed articulation agreements with dental hygiene baccalaureate degree programs to facilitate admissions and the transfer of credits.

Your journey to earning your Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene starts with taking classes in our state-of-the-art dental lab. You will learn from dentists and dental hygienists that want to share their experience and knowledge with you.

As a dentist, you have the power to restore and promote patients’ oral health. This unique program allows you to begin your education focused on your goal of attending dental school while preparing you as a dental hygienist.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Dental Hygiene at Seattle Central College combines classroom education in anatomy, chemistry, and pharmacology from expert faculty with hands-on practical experience in our innovative Dental Education Clinic – preparing you for a rewarding career at the forefront of patients' oral health.

The Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Integrated Program prepares graduates to function as dental auxiliaries. The Dental Assisting program prepares the student to function as a dental assistant under a dentist's supervision.

UTHealth School of Dentistry at Houston offers a new master of science degree in dental hygiene (MSDH), opening new doors for those who already have a bachelor’s degree, even in another field. A master’s degree gives a dental hygienist the education and credentials to direct a dental hygiene program or assume other administrative roles. It broadens opportunities to work in sales or oral health research.

The Admissions Office at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry is participating in the ADEA Dental Hygiene Centralized Application Service, known as DHCAS. Applicants to the Dental Hygiene program will apply online using the DHCAS application. To learn more about the DHCAS application process, visit www.adea.org. A supplemental application for LLUSD will also be required.