First and Only Entry-Level Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene
Hodges Dental Hygiene Program in Florida
Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene
What are the Benefits of a Bachelor's Degree?
- Wide ranging career opportunities
- Able to teach Associate level Dental classes
- Master the in-demand skills you need to become a Dental Hygienist in just four semesters
Be a Dental Hygienist
Why Choose Hodges For Your Degree?
- The first and only Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene in Florida
- Pre-requisite classes (AA in Pre-Dental) is offered 100% online or blended
- Our accelerated program can be completed in under four years
- Fast-paced, affordable, cohort based classes
- Graduate prepared to pass your National Board, Florida Law & Rules, and ADEX exams
Patient Centered Care
- After your first semester you will spend 12 hours per week in Hodges' brand new state of the art Dental Hygiene Clinic
- Real world experience: practice on real patients under the direction of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist
- In our clinic you will:
- Screen patients for oral disease
- Perform dental cleanings
- Take digital x-rays
- Sterilize equipment
- Provide preventative care
How much does a Dental Hygienist make?
- According to O*NET, Dental Hygienists in Florida earned $77,660 on average in 2022
- The demand for Dental Hygienists in Florida is expected to grow by 32% by 2030
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Hodges Dental BrochureHow Do I Enroll in the Dental Hygiene Program?
Students must first complete several prerequisite courses before applying to the limited-enrollment Dental Hygiene Program. These courses may be completed individually or as part of an AA in Health Sciences. Please note, having completed the AA in Health Sciences program at Hodges University makes you an excellent candidate for the Dental Hygiene Program, but it's not a guaranteed acceptance.
For detailed Program information, click here to review the Dental Hygiene Program Fact Sheet.
How Do I Apply to the Dental Hygiene Program?
Dental Hygiene Program Admission Requirements
You can apply to the Dental Hygiene Core once you have met certain criteria and have successfully completed the prerequisite courses. These criteria include:
- Submission of an application to Hodges University
- A GPA of 2.5 for all of the prerequisite courses listed within the Pre-Dental Hygiene Core
Once you have met the entry requirements, you can submit the secondary application to the Dental Hygiene Program. We’ll contact you to begin the secondary admissions process, which includes:
- An interview with Dental Hygiene and other Health Science faculty and a manual dexterity test
- Writing an essay on a selected topic given to you at that time. The essay must be one page in length and you have one hour to complete it.
Applicants will be told of their status approximately three weeks after the interview, dexterity testing, and essay have been completed. If accepted, prospective students will be conditionally admitted pending their Level II Criminal Background Check with finger printing, a physical examination, immunization record documentation, drug screening, and final grades.
Tuition for this program includes instruments, text books, and two sets of scrubs. Additional student expenses include dental loops with a light, blood pressure cuffs with stethoscope, and licensing exam fees.
Scholarships are available that may help you cover a portion of your tuition.
Hodges University Dental Hygiene Program Accreditation
(CODA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Third-party comments relative to the Commission’s accredited programs may include comments submitted by interested parties such as faculty, students, program administrators, Commission consultants, specialty and dental-related organizations, patients, and/or consumers. Click here for the procedure and form to submit comments . Contact information: Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 E. Chicago, IL 60611-2678 Telephone: 312-440-4653
Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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Important Info
The program for Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has been granted the accreditation status of initial accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation may be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org
Dental professionals may be at risk for exposure to numerous workplace hazards. These hazards include but are not limited to the spectrum of bloodborne pathogens, pharmaceuticals and other chemical agents, human factors, ergonomic hazards, noise, vibration, and workplace violence.
Click here to read more on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) WebsiteHodges University and the Hodges University Dental Hygiene Program takes the responsibility to be compliant with all institutional policies and applicable regulations of local, state, and federal agencies including, but not limited to radiation hygiene and protection, ionizing radiation, hazardous materials, and bloodborne and infectious diseases.
Hodges University has documented guidelines consistent with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standards and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Dental Hygiene Program Handbook and Procedures Manual and continuously monitors compliance in order to minimize risk to safety, health, and well-being of all students, faculty, staff, and clients.
Any additional questions concerning the policies of Hodges University or the Hodges University Dental Hygiene Program may be directed to the respective department.
Hodges University Dental Hygiene Program Appreciates Your Comments!
As part of the accreditation process, Hodges University's Dental Hygiene Program invites members of the public, such as faculty, students, program administrators, dental-related organizations, patients, and consumers, to submit written comments related to the Hodges University Dental Hygiene program to the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association (CODA).
The deadline for responses is August 3, 2023. Comments should reference Hodges University in the communication. Letters may be signed or unsigned, but the Commission will remove names and signatures before forwarding statements to the school. Comments are to be concerning the accreditation standards currently in effect. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 1-312-440-4653 or by email. The link to the CODA website is as follows: https://coda.ada.org/site-visits/third-party-comments