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Dental Hygiene
Put theory to practice in our modern on-campus dental hygiene clinic where you’ll help with 2,500+ patient visits per year.
Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Dental Hygiene, Completion, Online
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
There are three options for pursuing a degree in dental hygiene.
Choose from three degree options. The associate degree path is designed to prepare students for careers in a private practice while the two bachelor level programs (on-campus and online) open 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 (B.S.)
This traditional pre-licensure program allows you to complete your entire bachelor's degree with Penn College. Major-related courses at the 300-level and above are taken online. Support courses in the final two years of the curriculum may also be taken via distance education.
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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Open House
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‘Pink Out’ colorfully calls attention to breast cancer
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Free dental services available to children on Nov. 5
Free dental care – including oral screenings, sealants and education – is available to children ages 7 to 15 on Saturday, Nov. 5 ...