What are the best Dental hygiene school to apply to after graduating high school and how many courses do I have to take?

Good question. I have been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 10 years and have a BSDH. When it comes to choosing a dental hygiene school, it is a little different than most other careers. Most schools will provide essentially the same training. So if you live in a city that has limited options (ie: only one school offering the program) don't feel obligated to move far away to attend another school.

The important things to keep in mind is whether on not the school you are considering attending is accredited. In my personal opinion, it is usually best to attend a program at a public institution. I find that the hygienists who attend this programs are usually better practitioners and graduate with less debt.

I am a dental hygienist in Dallas, TX. To find the best schools in your area I would do a google search. There are many programs where you can just get an Associate degree but there are many that offer Bachelor degrees. Associate degree programs usually take 2 years while, a Bachelor degree will take longer (about 4 years). I have a Bachelor degree in Dental Hygiene. I went to a community college to get my basics (core curriculum) and the pre-reqs for the dental hygiene program I was applying for finished. I received my Associate of Science from the community college I attended, then applied for the dental hygiene program. The dental hygiene school you apply for should have a list of requirements, so make a checklist of the things you need to get done.

http://www.asdanet.org/us-dental-schools.aspx

Hi, I wanted to give you some information and an answer. I am not a dentist or even in the field but there are associations for most professional careers that can offer great information for you. Above is a link to a dental association and some schools of dentistry. Good luck! :)