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Bachelor's Degree

Dental Hygiene
Bachelor's Degree Program - Minneapolis, MN

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36 Mo.

Program Length

120

Credits

On-campus

Format

Hands-on

Labs & Clinicals

Bachelor's Degree

Dental Hygiene
Bachelor's Degree Program - Minneapolis, MN

Earn a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene at Herzing University - Minneapolis

AccreditationCODA accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Transfer creditUp to 90 approved credits
FormatOffered at our campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Career prepPrepare to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and the Jurisprudence Exam (MN), which (upon successful completion) would provide you the opportunity to become a Licensed Dental Hygienist (LDH) in Minnesota.
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Dental Hygienist in Dental Hygiene School

Over 90%

Satisfaction rate

Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.

Over 90%

Satisfaction rate

Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Overview: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree is a 120-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as a dental hygienist. 

The bachelor's degree program at our Minneapolis campus provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in medical emergencies in dentistry, preclinical practice, dental management and technologies, general and oral pathology, principles of dental radiography, 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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Requirements

Dental Hygiene bachelor's program enrollment requirements

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Dental Hygiene program include:

  • Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor
  • Complete an enrollment application

Please contact admissions for more information.

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The goal of the dental hygiene program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills required to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed dentist. This includes training in scaling and root planning, polishing teeth, application of sealants, patient assessment, pain management, and oral health education. The ultimate goal is to prepare students to gain employment as a dental hygienist.

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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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Accreditation

Accreditation & Disclosure

1. Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene: This program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/100.aspx. Consequently, graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene are eligible to sit for the national board dental hygiene exam, jurisprudence exam, and the CRDTS examination, which (upon successful completion) would provide the graduate the opportunity to become a licensed dental hygienist (LDH) in Minnesota.

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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