The Dental Hygiene Program at Maricopa Community Colleges
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Dental Hygiene prepares students to practice entry-level dental hygiene. Dental hygiene students will provide preventive and therapeutic oral health care services and will develop a commitment to the community through extramural opportunities serving diverse populations. The program is a blend of academic and clinical coursework that requires attention to detail and motivation to complete tasks on a timeline.
The program is currently offered at three of our Maricopa Community Colleges, and each College offers unique benefits:
Dental Hygiene Concurrent Enrollment Program
Maricopa Community Colleges also offers a Dental Hygiene Concurrent Enrollment Program in partnership with Northern Arizona University. Through this program, you can transfer up to 90 Maricopa Community College credits to NAU and complete the remaining 30 credits of your Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene through NAU.