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Bachelor of Dental Hygiene

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A two-year diploma in dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Dental Hygiene to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in client assessment and care planning
Radiography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

General dental clinic dental hygienist
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Public health
Sales
Research
Education
Insurance
Independent clinic owner

Curriculum

Two-year diploma with preclinical skills and instrumentation
Client assessment and care planning
Radiography
Anatomy and physiology
Periodontics
Oral pathology
Pharmacology
Local anesthesia and pain management
Dental materials
Community health and ethics. Students move from mannequins to live-client care in the college lab and clinical placements at local clinics.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) for the last 3 years of secondary school
Transfer applicants with 24+ credits need 2.5
With a US associate degree 2.0. Official transcripts
Passport and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
PTE 56 or equivalents). Some majors have additional programme admission requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (original language plus certified English translation), Transfer applicants with college credit.

Language tests

IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 70
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 56

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check requirements: first-year 2.5 GPA
English proof
Priority dates 1 March (Fall) and 15 September (Spring). Apply online with the NAU international application and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload passport copy
Secondary and college transcripts (certified English translation)
English test scores. Show bank statements and the financial sponsor form to receive the I- Pay the 325 USD enrollment fee if required. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,622, $30,000 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Flagstaff
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Services
Department	Dental Hygiene
Teaching language	English
Credit value	123
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible first-time international degree-seeking students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Subject to admission and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.