Dental Hygiene Schools Nearest to Fall River, Massachusetts

Bristol Community College

• Bristol Community College is a public, two-year institution in Fall River. Among the more than 120 programs available for the school's 5,700 students is an Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene. The program has accreditation through the American Dental Association and requires two years of full-time study to complete. To qualify for admission, students must have previous secondary-level coursework experience in algebra and chemistry, and post-secondary-level coursework in composition, anatomy and physiology. Among the courses required for the program are microbiology, biochemistry, statistics, psychology, radiography, pharmacology, periodontology and pain management. Students complete four clinical rotations prior to graduation. Approximately 40 percent of all students at Bristol Community College receive some type of financial aid, according to the college's website. The college's Career Services Center provides job-placement assistance.

  Bristol Community College

  777 Elsbree St.

  Fall River, MA 02720

  508-678-2811

  bristolcc.edu

Mount Ida College

• Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Mount Ida College is a private, nonsectarian institution approximately 53 miles from Fall River. Home to about 7,400 students, the school offers an Associate of Science degree program in dental hygiene, which carries the approval of the American Dental Association. Admission requirements for the program include secondary-level coursework in chemistry, anatomy and physiology taken at the college level. Students spend two years in the program completing the course requirements in radiology, histology, peridonontics, pharmacology, dental practice management, pain management, dental ethics, public speaking, psychology and sociology. Three clinical rotations are required for graduation and occur on campus at the school's public dental clinic or at other area dental practices and clinics. Eligible students can receive federal and state financial aid and institutional scholarships while studying at Mount Ida College.

  Mount Ida College

  777 Dedham St.

  Newton, MA 02459

  617-928-4535

  mountida.edu

Community College of Rhode Island

• The Community College of Rhode Island's main campus facility is in Warwick, which is 24 miles from Fall River. The public, two-year school enrolls about 16,000 students. Prior to admission to the associate degree in dental hygiene program, students must complete coursework in biology, physiology and general chemistry. The program has the approval of the American Dental Association and features classes in embryology and histology, radiography, dental materials, periodontics, sociology, psychology and oral communications. Four clinical rotations are included in the program. The school participates in federal and state financial aid programs and offers a limited number of scholarships. Job-placement assistance is available. An on-site daycare provides low-cost childcare for the children of students.

  Community College of Rhode Island

  400 East Ave.

  Warwick, RI 02886

  401-825-1000

  ccri.edu