The Dental Hygiene curriculum requires two consecutive academic years including summer. The program includes classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction as well as hands-on experience providing dental hygiene services in the DVC Dental Programs Teaching Clinic. The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and approved by the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC).
Career Opportunities
The dental hygiene program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:
Clinical dental hygienist
Public health dental hygienist
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. to get an accurate price.
Duration: 4 Semester (s)
| Intake | Location |
|---|---|
| Spring (January), 2024 | Pleasant Hill |
| Fall (August), 2024 | Pleasant Hill |
| Spring (January), 2025 | Pleasant Hill |
| Fall (August), 2025 | Pleasant Hill |
| Spring (January), 2024 |
To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.
Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.
Internet based TOEFL (IBT) 61 , Paper based TOEFL (PBT) 500, IELTS - Academic test 5.5
The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might ant to explore pathway options at Diablo Valley College . If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.