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Bachelor of Dental Hygiene

University of New Haven

West Haven, 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

Secondary/high school completion with certified transcripts and grading-system explanation
One academic letter of recommendation
Personal essay (250-650 words)
Passport copy

Accepted academic background

Secondary/high school completion with certified transcripts and grading-system explanation, One academic letter of recommendation, Personal essay (250-650 words), Passport copy

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts
Passport Copy

How to apply

Submit the international undergraduate online application or the Common Application. Submit certified secondary school records and a passport copy. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Monitor your admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$51,270 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	West Haven
Faculty or school	School of Health Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit-based undergraduate scholarships of $15,000–$33,000 per year are available to eligible first-time full-time students at the main campus. Applicants are normally automatically considered when applying; selection and renewability conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.