Tennessee State University is a 55-minute drive from Clarksville. The school holds an accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements and offers two degree options for dental hygiene. The Associate of Applied Science prepares the students to work in entry-level dental hygienist positions and the Bachelor of Science/Degree completion option prepares the student to work as a clinical dental hygienist and a hygiene teacher or administrator. Admission into both programs is competitive. Students from the dental hygiene programs work in the Clement Hall Dental Hygiene Clinic on the main campus. The clinic offers services to students of the college, faculty, staff and the local community.
Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209
615-963-5801
tnstate.edu
The Nashville campus of Remington College is an hour drive from Clarksville, The school is a private institution that offers an associate degree program in dental hygiene. The students are able to practice the skills they learn in the on-campus dental clinic. Applicants have three pre-requisite courses they must complete prior to beginning the program. However, they can apply for the program as soon as they have completed one of the courses as long as they can provide a plan documenting how they will finish the remaining courses prior to beginning the program. The school holds initial accreditation status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Remington College- Nashville
441 Donelson Pike
Suite 150
Nashville, TN 37214
615-493-9319
remingtoncollege.edu
Chattanooga State Community College is three hours from Clarksville. The school offers an Associate of Applied Science in dental hygiene. Admission is competitive and priority consideration is given to applicants who have completed general education course. As the final step in the selection process, the selection committee interviews all eligible candidates. The school holds an accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements.
Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
423-697-4768
chattanoogastate.edu