Fresno City College Dental Hygiene Program (DH) is designed to educate and train students for entry level practice, obtain an Associate of Science degree and work in a structured health care setting. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), which allows eligibility to apply for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and Clinical Licensure.

Important Update! Fresno City College has been approved by the California Board of Governors, the California Community College Chancellor's Office, and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) to offer a Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Students starting the program in Fall 2024 will be enrolled in upper division dental hygiene and general education courses to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene with an expected graduation date of Spring 2026. 

Note: The dental hygiene upper division curriculum is planned to be completed in two years after acceptance. Students must have completed all CSU or IGETC General Education Breadth Requirements for certification and all dental hygiene pre-requisite courses. Completion of the Pre-Allied Health Associate in Science degree is recommended. The Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene will be discontinued. 

Understanding the requirements to apply and the lottery system.

Dental Hygiene Application Process

Resources

• American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA)
• California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA)
• Central Regional Dental Testing (CRDTS) Services 
• Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC)
• Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA)
• Western Regional Examination Board (WREB)
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Dental Hygienists.