Fees and Expenses

During the program you will spend much of your time in labs and clinics. There are additional costs associated with these educational experiences.

You should plan in advance for the cost of supplies, uniforms, lab fees and other expenses you will incur during your professional education.

Dental hygiene students pay the usual undergraduate fees. The table of fees by credit hour is available at Student Tuition and Fee Tables. Dental hygiene students should plan to be enrolled full time each autumn and spring semester and 6-10 hours in summer term.

Most clinic and laboratory supplies are purchased by the college and paid for from the instrument and lab fees that will be billed with your Ohio State tuition each semester. In addition, during your first semester you will need to purchase loupes, a blood pressure cuff and scrubs. The table below includes these expenses for the past year; these fees are subject to increase annually.

Fees and Expenses Overview
Item	DHY Year 3	DHY Year 4
Instrument and Lab Fees (1)	$1704	$1704
Tuberculosis Test (2)	$22	$22
Uniforms (3 sets of scrubs) (3)	$140
Books	$700	$685
Blood Pressure Cuff	$45
Loupes	$800 - $1700
Electric Handpiece (4)	$305
Typodont	$446
Total	$4,155 - $5,055	$2,411

1 - The instrument rental and laboratory fees are billed with the Ohio State fee statement.
2 - Students are also responsible for required immunizations, lab tests, annual TB tests and annual influenza immunizations. These expenses will vary depending on your health insurance.
3 - Uniform scrubs which are required to be worn every day.
4 - Electric Handpiece fee is billed with the Ohio State fee statement.

Licensure and Licensure Examinations
Exam	Fee
National Board Examination (NBDHE)	$565
CDCA Examination	$1,075
Local Anesthesia Exam	$140
Background Checks	$61.70
Ohio DH License Application (2023)	$120 - $184
EFDA Examination (optional)	$795
Total	$2,007 - $2,802

These fees are not required in the dental hygiene program, but students who wish to apply for licensure in dental hygiene should plan for exam expenses during the senior year. *Fees listed are subject to change.