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Associate of Dental Hygiene

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
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

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	Health Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.