BHSU PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM

About

A dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health. Typically working with a dentistry office, dental hygienists provide include specialized cleanings for patients, take prescribed radiographs, and provide instructions for care. 

Entering a career as a dental hygienist is a difficult but rewarding task. Your first step is to earn an associate’s degree from BHSU. We have created a recommended program of study that will make your journey to becoming a dental hygienist a reality.

Requirements

• BIOL 121 -- Basic Anatomy & 121L Lab - 4
• BIOL 123 -- Basic Physiology & 123L Lab - 4
• BIOL 231 -- General Microbiology & 231L Lab - 4
• BIOL 286 -- Medical Word Origins* - 3
• CHEM 106 -- Chemistry Survey & 106L Lab - 4
• CHEM 107 -- Organic and Biochemistry Survey & 107L Lab - 4
• ENGL 101 -- Composition I - 3
• ENGL 201 -- Composition II - 3
• MIS 105 -- Introduction to Computers* - 3
• PSYC 101 -- General Psychology - 3
• SOC 100 -- Introduction to Sociology* - 3
• CMST 101 -- Foundations of Communication* - 3

*Recommended

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.