The 33-month bachelor's degree program in dental hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) offers students the opportunity to take licensing exams during the third year of the program. Students gain clinical care experience by way of assignments to clinics on campus and throughout the Boston area, and take courses in pain management and dental hygiene theory, as well as basic science classes. Applicants to MCPHS submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and two recommendation letters to be considered for admission.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
179 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115-5896
617-732-2800
mcphs.edu
NHTI offers an associate's degree program for aspiring dental hygienists. Students gain clinical experience at a campus clinic and clinics in the community, which supplements coursework in natural and social science, English and dental science. Students are trained in procedures for infection control, in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. NHTI notes on its website that admissions to the associate's degree program is competitive and is based on a review of a candidate's high school and college grades and scores on a pre-admissions examination. Applicants submit transcripts and exam scores, and must complete at least 20 hours of observation at a dentist's office.
NHTI
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-6484
nhti.edu
The bachelor's degree in dental hygiene at the University of New England provides students with a solid foundation in liberal arts and science during the first two years of study. The final four semesters are focused on dental hygiene theory and clinical practice. Applicants to the bachelor's degree program need a high school diploma with a GPA of at least 2.5 and also submit SAT scores and proof of 20 hours of observation of a practicing dental hygienist. In addition to the bachelor's program for students with no prior college experience, the University of New England offers a bachelor's degree completion program for students who have an associate's degree in dental hygiene with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Students in the completion program work at an on-campus dental hygiene clinic while taking upper-level courses towards the bachelor's degree.
University of New England
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
207-283-0171
une.edu
The two-year degree in dental hygiene at the University of Bridgeport trains students in dental science theory, dental health education and prevention service. Students gain clinical experience at a campus dental health center as well as area hospitals, schools and community agencies. Prospective students need at least a "B" average on their high school courses; applicants with prior college experience should have a GPA of at least 2.5. Admitted students must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in the first year of the program to enroll in the second year. The associate's degree must be completed on a full-time basis.
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-576-4138
bridgeport.edu