Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Grand Prairie, TX

Learn to Help Others Smile More

Train for a career that gets smiles with Concorde in Grand Prairie or Dallas. 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.

Program Overview

The dental hygiene program is an Associate of Applied Science degree program. The 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.

Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Students pursuing the dental hygiene associate degree program may be able to earn their degree in as few as 17-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. 

Now Enrolling

Concorde's Grand Prairie and Dallas campuses are seeking dedicated students who want to:

  • Learn to provide cleanings, take x-rays, and promote oral health.
  • Prepare for career opportunities in private practices, clinics, cosmetic dentistry, and more
  • Complete the diploma in as few as 17-months 

Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual Career Planning Session to explore if the dental assistant program is right for you!

  1. **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.

17

Months

9%

National Employment Demand (2023-2033)

88.5

Credit Hours

210

Lab Hours

550

Clinical Hours

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Address and Hours

Grand Prairie Campus

3015 West Interstate 20
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052

PH: (469) 532-0088
FX: (469) 348-2580

Campus Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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Financial Aid

Accreditation

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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  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.