Beginning in July 2023, we will offer our top-ranking Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science program at the UT Center for Education and Research at Laredo. Our Laredo program will consist of online classes taught by UT Health San Antonio faculty with in-person dental hygiene faculty to teach at the SIM labs and clinics in Laredo.
The Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science, completed during the final two years of undergraduate studies, along with successful completion of the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination, a state or regional examination, and a jurisprudence exam is required to become a Dental Hygienist.
For questions regarding admissions to the Laredo program, 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 prerequisite courses with at least a grade of C (2.7 GPA)
We accept up to 8 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 in Laredo.
Dental hygiene tuition may vary depending on cost of tuition, lab fees or instrument fees. 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.