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Dental Hygiene

Earn a degree in dental hygiene from a nationally recognized university. The Ohio State University has the only dental hygiene program in Ohio that is affiliated with a dental school.

The Ohio State University offers you all the benefits of an education at a Big Ten university with the professional learning environment at a highly regarded dental college. Our four-year program will prepare you for practice and licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist and provide a background of current research to help you provide the best quality care to your patients. You will also engage in community service and outreach activities as part of a well-rounded education.

Entry Level

A four-year program leading to a bachelor of science in dental hygiene (BSDH). Includes two years of general education courses and program prerequisites followed by two years in the professional program.

Degree Completion

A flexible, online program for licensed dental hygienists who already hold a CODA-accredited associate degree and want to earn the Bachelor of Science.

Master's Program

A two-year online course of study designed to prepare dental hygienists for a career in dental hygiene leadership and education.
Piper Sullivan
Class of 2024
Dental Hygiene Program
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Lewis Center, Ohio
Why I chose The Ohio State University College of Dentistry:

As one of the largest public dental colleges in the United States, Ohio State offers broad and unique opportunities for hygiene students. The highly regarded program provides a dynamic, evidence-based learning experience, led by renowned faculty in diverse environments. Specifically, the advantage and opportunity of working with pre-doctoral students and residents in one comprehensive, progressive dental college topped my list of reasons why Ohio State's dental hygiene program was a good fit for receiving my hygiene degree.

Contact us

Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program

Office of Admissions

Phone
Fax

614-292-0813

Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program

Division of Dental Hygiene

Phone
Fax

614-292-0813

Master of Dental Hygiene Program

Division of Dental Hygiene

Phone
Fax

614-292-0813

Schedule an appointment

Current DHY and Pre-DHY Students

Students should plan to meet with an academic advisor by scheduling appointments in advance. It is common for an academic advisor to be booked with appointments for a few weeks during certain times in the semester (i.e. registration).

To schedule an appointment:

Non-DHY students

Steps for current Ohio State students that are interested in declaring the DHY pre-major:

  1. Have a minimum 2.7 or higher cumulative OSU GPA
  2. Have earned 12 hours or more of graded OSU credit (excluding terms of enrollment through post-secondary enrollment programs such as Academy)
  3. Meet with a DHY advisor
    1. To schedule an appointment: Visit OnCourse – Select Explore/Declare a major or call our office at 614-292-2228

Students interested in declaring the DHY pre-major it is recommend you complete a minimum of 4 hours observing a dental hygienist to ensure you are really interested in the profession.

Dental Emergency Care Clinic

Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Student Dental Clinics

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Upper Arlington Dental Clinic

Monday
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.