Program at a Glance

Major

Dental Hygiene (RDH to BSDH Completion)

Degree

Bachelor of Science

120

Credit Hours

Ways to Learn:

On-Campus
GHC Online
GHC@Night

Program Options:

  • 8-week Courses
    • First Session
    • Second Session
  • 16-week Courses

Students with an accredited associate degree in dental hygiene and who hold a license to practice dental hygiene in the United States, may be admitted to the RDH to BSDH Completion program. This program is available 100% online with the exception of an internship course that can be completed in the student’s local community. View the recommended sequence of courses and required prerequisites to learn more about the curriculum requirements.

Continue your journey toward obtaining your degree today.

Pursue Dental Hygiene (RDH to BSDH Completion)

  • Pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) degree allows registered dental hygienists to advance their education and career by gaining a deeper understanding of dental practices, management, and public health.
  • This degree can open doors to higher-level positions, increased responsibilities, and better job opportunities in the dental field.
  • Students must already be a registered dental hygienist (RDH) with an associate degree or diploma from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program. Start with GHC’s associate of science in dental hygiene!
  • This degree can be completed fully online with the exception of an internship course that can be completed in the student’s local community.

Continue your journey within a career in Dental Hygiene

  • Private dental offices
  • Schools
  • Public health clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Managed care organizations
  • Correctional institutions
  • Nursing homes
  • Dental, pharmaceutical or product sales companies
  • Research organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Corporate environments