Dental hygienists are licensed health care professionals that specialize in preventing oral health problems and diseases. To become a licensed, registered dental hygienist requires successful completion of an accredited dental hygiene program., the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination, a state or regional examination, and a jurisprudence exam. The primary responsibility of a dental hygienist is to treat and educate patients in the control and prevention of oral diseases. You can study to be a dental hygienist during the final two years of your undergraduate studies.
Dental Hygiene is projected to be one of the 30 fastest-growing occupations. The population growth combined with the increasing rate of retention of natural teeth will continue to stimulate the need for dental hygienists.
For questions regarding program admissions, please email dhadmissions@uthscsa.edu or call 210-567-3810.
Our program prepares students for licensure and entry to the dental hygiene profession through two academic years of upper-level coursework.
Completion of all dental school prerequisite courses with at least a grade of C (2.7 GPA)
We accept up to 30 students each fall. Dental hygiene admission is a competitive process. We consider many factors in addition to your academic credentials.
Our students gain experience in a clinical setting working within the practices at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry.
Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. This chart gives an estimate, which is subject to change.
Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available. Our financial aid advisors can assist you.
This program is a part of the Department of Periodontics.
Learn more about total cost of attendance. Data subject to change.
They are great motivators and can help bring your ideas to fruition.Dana Paladino, Dental Hygiene class president
3.6 overall G.P.A.
of incoming Fall 2021 class
90% pass rate
for students the first time they take the licensing exam.