Open Registration:

Registration is now open for Summer & Fall 2024 classes in your student portal. Lock in your schedules early for the classes you want!

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Who We Are

The Dental Hygiene Program is the development of professional, ethical, and competent members of the oral health team who provide quality, patient-centered care to diverse population groups in a variety of health care settings. The Dental Hygiene Program is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, emphasizing student success.

Application Details

The Dental Hygiene Program is a limited access program which admits sixteen (16) students each year. Applications are accepted once a year during the month of February (February 1-28). The applicant must have completed eight (8) observation hours of a dental hygienist; taken the TEAS test and met the minimal scores; and completed the five prerequisite courses before submitting an application. 

For more information on our program, please click on the links below.

Classes begin July 2024

Professional Student Opportunities

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA)

ADHA is the largest national United States organization representing the professional interests of dental hygienists across the country.
http://www.adha.org

Florida Dental Hygienists’ Association (FDHA)

FDHA is the state organization representing the professional interests of Florida licensed dental hygienists.
http://www.fdha.org

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Dental Hygiene Clinic

SMILE! Get your teeth cleaned and x-rays taken at a discount in DSC Dental Hygiene Program’s Dental Hygiene Clinic.

Only on the DeLand campus.

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Additional Information about the Degree

Accreditation

The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is http://www.ada.org/en/coda.

Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

This program qualifies for the Money Back Guarantee program as presented in Florida Statute 1011.803.

Key Dates

Key Dates

February

Application Period

End of April

Decision Letters Mailed

July

Classes Begin - Summer B

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