There are two options for pursuing a degree in dental hygiene.
Choose from two degree options. The associate degree path is designed to prepare students for careers in a private practice while the online bachelor-level program opens the door to expanded opportunities across alternative career settings. Whether you work toward the associate’s or push on for the bachelor’s, you’ll be part of a community of tomorrow makers. Learning in small class sizes with the latest technology at your fingertips, you’ll be real-world ready to take on tomorrow.
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Dental Hygiene, Completion (B.S.) Online
Designed for working professionals, this post-licensure bachelor's program gives you an opportunity to continue your education online while balancing other responsibilities.
Dental Hygiene (A.A.S.)
Earning an associate's degree in dental hygiene will prepare you for a career in the clinical environment.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
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Penn College News
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Dental hygiene students examine infants, veterans
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Kiser receives recognition for 20 years of dedicated service
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Kids Oral Health Day sees 34 children