List of Hygiene Colleges in Washington State

Clark College

• The dental hygiene program offered by Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program requires seven quarters of full-time study and focuses on both classroom education and clinical experiences under the supervision of both licensed dentists and dental hygienists. Courses include dental anatomy, oral medicine, periodontics, pharmacology, cooperative work experience, dental public health and restorative dentistry. In addition, students must select a special project during their final year of study. As of 2010, tuition costs at Clark College are $92.35 per credit hour. Financial aid is available for students who qualify.

  Clark College

  1933 Fort Vancouver Way

  Vancouver, WA 98663

  360-699-NEXT

  clark.edu

Eastern Washington University

• The Department of dental hygiene at Eastern Washington University provides students with the only entry-level option to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of dental hygiene in the state of Washington. In addition, the school offers a Master of Science degree for students interested in continuing their education. Students receive training in the fields of head and neck anatomy, dental anatomy, radiography, pharmacology, preventative dentistry, pain control, oral and general pathology, research methods, community dental health and ethics in dentistry. Students also complete clinical practice experiences before graduation. As of the 2010 academic year, tuition costs are $156.70 per credit hour at the undergraduate level and $226.50 per credit hour for graduate students. Financial aid is available.

  Eastern Washington University

  Dental Hygiene Department

  310 N Riverpoint Boulevard, Suite 160

  Spokane, WA 99202

  509.828.1285

  ewu.edu

University of Washington

• The University of Washington offers students with an entry-level dental hygiene degree the opportunity to advance their studies at the bachelor's and master's degree level. To qualify for the University of Washington dental hygiene program, applicants must either be a licensed dental hygienist looking to advance their studies or a student at the university who is in process of or has completed a bachelor's degree in a related field. Students receive training in fields such as dental anatomy, pharmacology, periodontics, restorative dentistry and dental public heath. Tuition costs are available from the University of Washington upon request, and financial aid is available.

  University of Washington

  Box 357475

  Health Sciences Building B-509

  Seattle, WA 98195

  206-543-5820

  washington.edu