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- Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene= 60 units (2 years*)
*After being admitted into the program and not including general education and program prerequisites.
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Cypress College’s Dental Hygiene Program provides students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to qualify for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist. This program also prepares students to take the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examiners written examination, the Western Regional Examining Board clinical examination, and the California Law and Ethics examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
The Cypress College Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
The goal of the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Program is to provide the student with the educational opportunity to attain:
The goal of the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Program is to provide the student with the educational opportunity to attain:
After completing this program, most students will be able to:
Dental Hygiene students will participate in the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic.
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Health Science Division
Dental Hygiene Associate in Science Degree
The degree typically takes two years, after being admitted into the program. This timeline does not include general education and program prerequisites.
The program is $46 per unit for California residents, not including books, fees, and supplies. Units vary by course, but the average is three units per course. The unit cost for the associate degree will vary depending upon the number of prerequisites needed. Most students also qualify for some form of financial aid.
Graduates find employment in private dental practice and dental specialties practice.
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For the most up-to-date information on Requirements and Prerequisites, please refer to the Dental Hygiene Program Brochure.