{"id":1583,"date":"2025-01-15T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/?page_id=1583"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:50:12","slug":"bachelor-of-science-in-dental-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/bachelor-of-science-in-dental-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene<\/h3>\n

This rigorous two-year program includes four 16-week semesters, a 6-week summer session, and a 2-week summer externship. All courses are offered exclusively at NAU\u2019s Flagstaff Mountain Campus. Before admission, students must complete approximately two years of prerequisite coursework.<\/p>\n

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Students in the NAU Dental Hygiene program are actively involved in the community and public health projects<\/a> which provide additional learning and engagement opportunities.\u00a0<\/span>Learn more about the curriculum offered through NAU’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Program details and admission requirements:<\/h3>\n

Admission to the NAU Dental Hygiene Program is highly competitive and requires a separate application process<\/a>. Meeting the minimum criteria allows you to apply but does not guarantee acceptance. Due to limited spaces, students not admitted must reapply each year, as no waitlist is maintained. The application is open yearly from January 1st through January 31st.<\/p>\n

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State-of-the-art facilities<\/h3>\n

Students in the program benefit from cutting-edge clinical and educational resources, including an 18-chair clinic and dental laboratory, equipped with advanced tools like Velscope, Spectra, and intraoral cameras, a dedicated 5-chair radiographic facility featuring digital x-ray technology, and a panoramic x-ray machine, and a seminar and computer center with scenic views of the San Francisco Peaks, offering a comfortable and inspiring space for studying and accessing web-based courses.<\/p>\n

By combining exceptional facilities with a comprehensive curriculum, NAU prepares students for successful careers as skilled dental hygiene professionals.<\/p>\n\n

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