Learn to Help Others Smile More
Train for a career that gets smiles with Concorde in Orange County. Our CODA-accredited Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene program offers you the foundation of science, professional knowledge and clinical skills you need to help others preserve their oral (and overall) health.
Help Others Keep Their Smiles Healthy
- Complete your associate degree in as few as 22-months.
- Learn to provide cleanings, take x-rays, and promote oral health.
- Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Program Overview
The dental hygiene Associate of Science degree program's curriculum is designed to blend theory with hands-on application in both lab and clinical settings. You will learn to work within dental practices to provide cleanings, perform screenings and take x-rays. Your training will also prepare you to provide education on at-home care to patients, as well as act as an important source of information for the dentist, alerting them to problems or changes in a patients’ dental health.
Students pursuing the dental hygiene associate degree program may be able to earn their degree in as few as 22-months.
Further Your Education
Graduates of the dental hygiene associate degree program may also, be eligible to further their education and pursue a Dental Hygiene bachelor's degree through Concorde's online degree completion program. The online bachelor's degree completion program requires that applicants have earned an associate degree in dental hygiene from an accredited institution and are a licensed dental hygienist.
Take the Next Step Now
Think you’d love to become a dental hygienist? Contact Concorde Garden Grove today to learn if our dental hygiene degree program is right for you!
**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Curriculum
Dental Hygiene Program Coursework
The dental hygiene associate degree program at Concorde's Garden Grove campus covers general education, dental science and practical skills. Thanks to our on-site dental clinic, you can also gain supervised clinical experience treating patients and serving the local community while you learn. You can complete this program in as few as 22-months of study, including board certification exam review.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Dental Materials
- Dental Office Management
- Dental Radiography
- Periodontology
- Dental Public Health
- Dental Law and Ethics
On-Campus Dental Hygiene Clinics
Open to the public, Concorde offers low-cost dental hygiene treatments through its on-campus dental hygiene clinic. Concorde dental hygiene students, as part of their program work under the supervision of the program director and a licensed dentist to deliver affordable oral care to visiting patients.
The clinical experience provides Concorde graduates with a variety of cases and medical professional interactions - helping you better prepare for a career as a dental hygienist.
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Lab Hours
Practice On-Campus
Students will complete on-campus labs including simulations and patient care settings.
Dental Hygiene Licensure & Certification
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
California State Licensure Requirements
- Graduate from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Undergo a criminal history investigation.
- Pass a written California Dental Law & Ethics Examination.
- Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
- Pass the California state clinical board or an authorized regional clinical board.
The cost for your certification exam as well as pre-certification exam prep coursework is covered by Concorde.
Tuition fee for the program of study includes the cost for an eligible graduate's first attempt to sit for professional certification.
Concorde expects all students to complete pre-certification exam prep training through the campus resources at no additional cost to the student.
Continuing Education
Looking to further your education beyond an associate degree, then consider Concorde's online Dental Hygiene bachelor's degree completion program. Available to licensed dental hygienists with an associate degree. The fully online post-licensure program can be completed in as few as 18-months.
Prep does not guarantee certification, employment or subsequent salary.
Career Outlook
Dental Hygienists Projected to Remain in Demand
Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who work directly with patients, in collaboration with a dentist. Hygienists will with patients through cleanings, procedures and education that includes repeat visits; developing a long-term trusting relationship.
Whether in a private practice or through community healthy providers, dental hygienists are important part of a patient's oral care experience.
Address & Hours
Garden Grove Campus
12951 Euclid Street
Suite 101
Garden Grove, California 92840
FX: (714) 530-4737
Campus Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
- Friday 8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday By Appointment
- Sunday Closed
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
Accreditation
Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.
CODA: Approval without Reporting Requirements
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” CODA is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Commission on Dental Accreditation: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 440-4653; https://coda.ada.org/.
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