Program Overview

Dental Hygiene Education

The Dental Hygiene Education program offers a Master's degree with a Major Code of DHED. The program has specific admissions requirements and deadlines.

Program Details

• Program: Master's
• Degree: MS
• Major Code: DHED
• Admissions Term: Fall
• Deadline: April 14, 2026
• Additional Fellowship Deadline: December 16, 2025 (Recommended)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association
• Satisfactory academic undergraduate record (B average or better)
• Successful completion of the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination
• Current dental hygiene licensure in at least one state
  • International Applicants: TOEFL with a minimum of 90 on the internet-based test, IELTS score with a minimum of 7.5, or Duolingo English Test Score (no more than two years old)
  • Letters of Recommendation: 3
• Statement of Professional and Research Interests: Should discuss educational, research, work, or personal experience relevant to the proposed plan of study and professional goals

Additional Information

• Admission into the program is a competitive process.
• Preference will be given to applications submitted by February 14, 2026.
• Only in unusual circumstances and after consultation with the program are other admission terms considered.