The U.S. News & World Report listed Dental Hygienist as the #5 profession in its “100 Best Jobs” list in 2015, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of dental hygienists will grow 33.3% through 2022. A strong math/science academic background is recommended for students pursuing a degree in dental hygiene. By following a recommended sequence of courses this pathway can be completed in 2 years. Start your journey toward obtaining your degree today.
Dental Hygiene (RDH)
Program at a Glance
Pathway
Dental Hygiene (RDH)
Degree
Associate of Science
78
Credit Hours
Ways to Learn:
On-Campus
GHC Online
GHC@Night
Pursue Dental Hygiene (RDH)
- The Dental Hygiene program starts in the Fall semester and allows students to finish their degree in just five semesters (including Summer), provided they’ve completed all required prerequisites. As a result, the application for the Dental Hygiene program is March 15th.
- Before being admitted to the Dental Hygiene program, students need to focus on the required prerequisites for the program, such as their first Chemistry course. GHC’s lab science prerequisite for Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology prepares students to understand how a college lab science works before taking these courses that form a crucial portion of their admission score.
- For their Humanities elective, students should choose the option that interests them most since it will help them connect with patients on a heart level.
- While Dental Hygiene classes (once accepted into the program) are only offered on campus, other required prerequisite courses are available on campus, online, or a mix of both.
Start your journey toward 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
