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The Dental Hygiene Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program combines classroom instruction in dental and health sciences with practical clinical training. Students can complete this 78-credit program through an accelerated 17-month option (PDF), traditional two-year track (PDF), or extended three-year plan (PDF). The curriculum equips future dental hygienists with the skills needed to deliver comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare. Situated within NYU's College of Dentistry, the program enables hygiene students to collaborate directly with dental students (DDS), faculty members, and clinical instructors during hands-on training. Through these clinical rotations serving diverse patient populations, students acquire essential real-world expertise and professional development opportunities.