Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner Schools

Eastern Washington University

• The master of science in dental hygiene degree program at Eastern Washington University is part of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) program that allows students of 15 U.S. states to qualify for "in-state" tuition rates. A link to a list of states and further details is provided in the Resource section below. The master's program is between 62 and 67 credit hours in length and qualifies graduates to practice as an ADHP pending any applicable state licensure. The program can be completed in seven quarters with full-time attendance or within six years studying part-time. The course combines online study with a week-long clinical intensive in Spokane and a thesis defense or presentation.

  Eastern Washington University
  Office of Admissions
  101 Sutton Hall
  Cheney, WA 99004
  509-359-2397
  ewu.edu

Idaho State University

• According to the Idaho State University, the school's dental hygiene program is ranked in the top 10 percent of all programs in the U.S. The master of science in dental hygiene degree with an emphasis in rural and community health encompasses the curriculum outlined in the 2008 American Dental Hygienist's Association publication entitled, "Competencies for the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner." More than 1,500 members of the community receive dental care at the campus' high-tech dental facilities equipped with 33 patient chairs, six x-ray rooms and computers for clinical use. Students will be eligible for state licensure across the U.S. upon graduation.

  Idaho State University
  Department of Dental Hygiene
  921 South 8th, Stop 8048
  Pocatello, ID 83209
  208-282-3796
  isu.edu

Metropolitan State University

• Metropolitan State University spearheaded the first ADHP program certified by the American Dental Hygienist's Association in partnership with Normandale Community College. The program is offered alongside the master of science oral health care practitioner degree plan. Through the program current bachelor degree holders and practicing dental hygienists receive the clinical and classroom training necessary for state licensure and a career in advanced dental therapy. An online study component enhances the on-campus and hands-on portions of the program curriculum.

  Metropolitan State University
  Saint Paul Campus
  700 East Seventh St.
  Saint Paul, MN 55106

  Midway Campus
  1450 Energy Park Drive
  Saint Paul, MN 55108

  Minneapolis Campus
  1501 Hennepin Avenue
  Minneapolis, MN 55403

  651-793-1378
  metrostate.edu