Dental Hygienist
CurriculumDirect to Work
Offered in the Classroom
- AAS Associate of Applied Science Degree | CODA Accredited | 62 Credits
Dental hygienists are licensed preventive oral health professionals who provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services in dentistry. Dental hygienists perform procedures such as oral prophylaxis, application of preventive agents, exposure of dental radiographs, patient education, and nutritional counseling. Career opportunities for hygienists are available in a variety of settings, including:
Licensure by national and state examination is required.
Admittance to CCD's dental hygiene program requires an application and the completion of the prerequisite courses. Applications are open annually between September 1 and December 1. All dental hygiene courses are offered at our Lowry location. CCD offers one of the most respected dental hygiene programs in the state.
The mission of the dental hygiene program at Community College of Denver is to prepare students to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to a culturally and socioeconomically diverse patient population and to enhance the patient's oral health and total wellness.
In compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA): The dental hygiene program at Community College of Denver is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation
312.440.4653
ADA.org
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Begin planning early with the financial aid office to meet your educational goals and needs. The Dental Hygiene program utilizes a variety of resources including online resources to limit costs. The following information serves as an estimate of expenses associated with the program.
The fees listed here are estimated and may change at any time. Please contact the health sciences advisor Daniela Higgins with any questions. This program has additional fees for the following courses:
Course | Description | Fee |
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DEH 100, DEH 101, DEH 102, DEH 103, DEH 104, DEH 111, DEH 116, DEH 122, DEH 123, DEH 126, DEH 132, DEH 133, DEH 138, DEH 150, DEH 153, DEH 170, DEH 171, DEH 204, DEH 213, DEH 221, DEH 225, DEH 242, DEH 268, DEH 270, DEH 271, DEH 282, DEH 285 |
High-cost course fee | $7.35 (per credit hour) |
DEH 101 | Dental Kits | $3,500.00 (flat) |
DEH 102, DEH 170, DEH 171, DEH 270, DEH 271 | Dental Hygiene/Lab Use Fee | $53.00 (flat) |
DEH 102, DEH 270 | Malpractice Insurance Non-EMT | $8.50 (flat) |
Costs are subject to change without notice. The fees listed are estimates only. Variations may occur without being posted on this website. This information is meant for planning purposes only.
FULL-TIME TUITION | Review tuition and basic fees. | |
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SUPPLIES | Books | $700 |
Magnifying Loupes (estimate only) | $1,200 - $1,500 | |
Student Kit* | $3,500 | |
OTHER | Clinic Usage Fee, Malpractice Insurance (estimated fall/spring semester) | $400 |
Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (SCADHA) | $65 | |
Background Check, Drug Testing | $89 | |
Uniforms (scrubs, lab coats, stethoscope, and other related items) | $300 |
*The student kit and uniforms will be ordered during the summer semester. Do not purchase these items on your own as the dental hygiene program has already made the necessary arrangements. The student kit and clinic scrubs should last throughout the course of study.
FULL-TIME TUITION | Review tuition and basic fees. | |
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SUPPLIES | Books | $350 |
OTHER | Clinic Usage Fee, Malpractice Insurance (estimated summer/fall/spring semester charge) | $800 |
Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (SCADHA) | $65 | |
Board Fees: National and Regional | $1,600 | |
This program is eligible for federal financial aid.
Your first step is to connect with the Financial Aid office to discover how you can afford college. Our dedicated staff and support services help you wade through all the legal language and get you past the first hurdle to completing your educational goals.
In addition, CCD has $1,000,000 available in scholarships. Apply at CCD.edu/Scholarships.
CCD offers a degree completion program in dental hygiene. After completing the A.A.S. to become a licensed dental hygienist, you can begin the degree completion program and expand your career options with our Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (B.A.S.).
As a student in the A.A.S. dental hygiene program, you will go on rotations to community sites in Denver and the surrounding area.
Dental hygienists are licensed preventive oral health professionals who provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services in dentistry. They can be employed in a variety of settings once they have been licensed through national and state examinations.
Learn more about this career path by visiting CCD's Career and Transfer Center.
After you have completed the dental hygiene program at CCD (64 credits) and required prerequisites (28 credits), CCD dental hygiene graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are ready to take the licensure exams to become a registered dental hygienist. This opens the door for to work in a private dental practice, community dental health clinic, public school, clinical or basic science research laboratory, state or federal health facility, or in a management position with an entry wage of $35 to $45 per hour.
The median annual wage for dental hygienists was $74,820 in May 2018.
The information provided here is by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Total of 2019 Graduates |
Total Students Employed in their Field of Study |
Total Students Who Have Transfered to 4-Year Degree or Other Institution |
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21 |
21 |
0 |
The A.A.S. degree seamlessly transfers to CCD's B.A.S. program in dental hygiene. Learn more here.