Plant City,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene in Tampa United States | Hillsborough Community College
Hillsborough Community College
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Tampa United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,111
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The AS degree in dental hygiene equips students with the expertise needed to pursue licensure as dental hygienists. As crucial members of dental care teams, hygienists perform essential procedures like scaling and root planing, preventive cleanings for patients of all ages, dental sealant application, radiographic imaging, and personalized patient instruction.
This intensive program spans five continuous semesters, demanding 35-40 weekly hours of study. To achieve registered hygienist status, graduates must successfully complete three examinations: the National Dental Hygiene Board, Florida Dental Hygiene Board, and Florida Laws and Rules tests. The program additionally offers optional certifications for expanded duties authorized under Florida Statute Title XXXII for dental support professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must have the equivalent of one of the following: high school equivalency certificate (GED), Associate or higher degree, standard high school diploma.
English Proficiency
- TOEFL score of 61 (iBT) or higher
- IELTS academic overall band score of 5.5 or higher
- iTEP academic score of 4.0 or higher
- STEP Eiken minimum score of Grade 2A or higher
- Pearson PTE academic minimum score of 46 or higher
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, minimum score of 165 or higher
- GTEC CBT score of 1051 or higher; new GTEC unified score of 1075 or higher
- Duolingo English Test score of 95 or higher
- Completion of Kaplan High-Intermediate Level
Application Deadlines: Fall: Jun/01; Spring: Oct/15; Summer: Mar/15
Tuition
USD
9,111