Dental Hygiene is an undergraduate program focused on preventive oral health services and continuing care. The purpose of the program is to develop professionals prepared for the current practice of dental hygiene and future changes in oral health.
We invite you to view the information on the American Dental Education Association's Go Dental page for more information about a career in dental hygiene.
The hygienist works in association with the dentist in private practice offices, industrial organizations, schools, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.
- 96 quarter or 64 semester units of accredited college class work
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in science courses
- Courses must be a C or higher to meet LLUSD requirements
- Science courses must be completed within 5 years of beginning the program
Dental hygiene applicants are expected to complete all general education listed under prerequisites before matriculating in the School of Dentistry.
The dental hygiene applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Chemistry - Introductory inorganic, organic and biochemistry (1 year)
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II (2 classes)
- Microbiology (1 class)
- Introduction to Sociology (1 class)
- Introduction to Psychology (1 class)
- Freshman English (fluency in English is required) (1 year)
- College level math (1 class)
- Speech (1 class)
- Cultural Anthropology (1 class)
- Personal Health or Nutrition (1 class)
- Physical Education (2 activity courses required)
- Humanities - 20 Quarter or 14 Semester Units (3 areas required from the list below):
- History/Civilization
- Fine Arts Theory
- Performing Arts (4 units max)
- Literature
- Foreign Language
- Philosophy/Ethics/Religion
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
| Year of Program Months Enrolled | Year 1 9 | Year 2 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $31,650 | $41,900 |
| Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school) | $8,930 | $1,000 |
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Loma Linda University is an academic sciences center that exists like no other. We uniquely integrate health, science and the Christian faith to prepare you to make an impact in the lives of those you serve.
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