Start Your Career as a Dental Hygienist
Looking for a dental hygiene program in Texas? ACC’s Dental Hygiene Program trains students in a state-of-the-art facility where you learn to identify, treat, prevent, and educate patients on oral diseases to improve their health. This program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree that provides job-ready skills and real-world experience so you can find a position as a dental hygienist in a variety of settings.
The ACC Dental Hygiene Program is a special admissions program with limited availability. When applying to ACC, students preparing for the program should select “General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences” as their major. Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.
Accreditation
The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (Commission on Dental Accreditation: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; 800-621-8099; www.ada.org/en/coda.)
Career & Salary Information
When looking for a dental hygiene program in Texas, look for a program that is accredited and whose students get solid training from experienced faculty. Dental hygiene graduates find careers in a fast-paced, growing field—with full- and part-time options in dental offices, schools, and nursing homes.
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Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
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| Dental Hygiene | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Dental Hygiene | Award Plan | Program Map | PCDEH |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | Teri | Frank | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.