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Associate of Dental Hygiene

Southwestern College

  • Chula Vista, United States
  • 2.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Southwestern College campus

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

  • High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
  • certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
  • IELTS Academic 5.5
  • Duolingo 75
  • or US high school or college English composition
  • or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
  • 431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
  • F-1 visa
  • I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
  • No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 75
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,218 USD
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHigher Education Center at National City
Faculty or schoolHealth, Wellness & Public Safety
DepartmentDental Hygiene
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteCollege and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    27 Nov 2026

    12 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.5 years.