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Bachelor's Degree

Dental Hygiene Programs
Minneapolis, MN

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12-36 Mo.

Program Length

120

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Bridge

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Bachelor's Degree

Dental Hygiene Programs
Minneapolis, MN

Earn a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and become possible

AccreditationAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Transfer creditUp to 90 approved credits
QuickPathsBridge option for licensed dental hygienists who have completed a CODA-accredited associate degree in dental hygiene
Career prepPrepare to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, Jurisprudence Exam, and the CRDTS Exam, which (upon successful completion) would provide you the opportunity to become a Licensed Dental Hygienist (LDH) in Minnesota.

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Join a vibrant class of students and faculty eager to help you find your way to a new career path.

Herzing University

Minneapolis Campus

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435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Dental Hygiene

Choose Your Pathway in Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene degree options include undergraduate degree programs which prepare you to succeed in a career as a dental hygienist.

The degree programs at our Minneapolis campus provide fundamental knowledge and skills in dental and medical terminology, general and oral pathology, principles of dental radiography, radiography interpretation, and much more.

Ranked #2 Best Health Care Support Jobs of 2023 by U.S. News & World Report

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Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

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Flexible schedule

We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

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Experienced faculty

Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.

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Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

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Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

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Pathways

Follow your career pathway with Herzing

Dental Equipment in Dental Hygiene Bachelor's Degree School
  • Program length: 36 months
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  • Credential earned: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist Who Went from AS to BS in Dental Hygiene
  • Program length: 12 months
  • Classes: View the curriculum
  • Credential earned: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Earn Dental Assisting & Dental Hygiene Credentials in 4 Years

Prepare to stand out in the job market! Through Herzing University's unique dental pathway, you have the option to earn your dental assisting qualification in as little as 20 months, then continue earning a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene  while you work in your new career. 

  • Finish your dental assisting program with a 3.0 GPA or better and you could become eligible for a scholarship program that lets you earn both degrees for the cost of just the dental hygiene bachelor's degree.
  • Take advantage of priority enrollment into Herzing University's dental hygiene program with no waiting list!
  • Earn two qualifications in the same time other schools prepare you for only one.

 

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Earning My Dental Hygiene Degree From Herzing University

"To me having a small class size meant a lot. I went to a bigger university my first year, and I felt like I was drowning in a sea of students," says Micah Hallock.

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Careers

A minimum of an associate degree in dental hygiene is generally required for practice in a private dental office. A bachelor's or master's degree usually is required for research, teaching, or clinical practice in public or school health programs. 

Dental hygienists remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene, and provide other preventive dental care. They examine patients’ teeth and gums, recording the presence of diseases or abnormalities and provide periodontal scaling and root planning. Hygienists may prepare clinical and laboratory diagnostic tests for the dentist to interpret. Hygienists sometimes work chair side with the dentist during treatment. 

Where do they work?

Dental hygienists work in a variety of settings including private practices, group practices, and community clinics. Flexible scheduling is a distinctive feature of this job. Full-time, part-time, evening, and weekend schedules are widely available. Dentists frequently hire hygienists to work only 2 or 3 days a week, so hygienists may hold jobs in more than one dental office. More than half of all dental hygienists worked part-time – less than 35 hours a week. 

What is the job outlook?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it ranks among the fastest growing occupations. The demand for dental services will grow because of population growth, older people increasingly retaining more teeth, and a growing focus on preventative dental care. To meet this demand, facilities that provide dental care, particularly dentists’ offices, will increasingly employ dental hygienists to perform services that have been performed by dentists in the past.

What certification/licensure does this program prepare you for?

Dental hygienists must be licensed by the state in which they practice. Nearly all states require candidates to graduate from an accredited dental hygienist school and pass both a written and clinical examination. The American Dental Association’s Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations administers the written examination, which is accepted by all states and the District of Columbia. State or regional testing agencies administer the clinical examination. In addition, most states require an examination on the legal aspects of dental hygiene practice. Alabama is the only state that allows candidates to take its examinations if they have been trained through a state-regulated on-the-job program in a dental office.

Accreditation

Accreditation & Disclosure

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Come visit our campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota to learn more about Herzing’s Dental Hygienist program and how we can help you reach your career goals.

Minneapolis Campus

435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426

 (612) 360-2484

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