Get your Bachelor's Degree at Foothill College in Dental Hygiene

If you want to make people smile, you might consider a career in Dental Hygiene. A bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene prepares you to assess patients' medical and dental status, develop a dental hygiene care plan, implement appropriate dental hygiene care, and evaluate outcomes.

A bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene provides the preparation you need to take the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination and become a Dental Hygienist.

As a dental hygienist, you’ll provide care that stops disease before it starts, support patients with hands-on treatment like cleanings and X-rays, and play an important role in connecting oral health to overall health.

It’s a career that blends science, healthcare, and people skills. Dental hygienists are in demand, with pay that reflects workforce needs, and opportunities to work in private practice, public health, education, or research. If you want a path where you can use technical skills, build meaningful patient relationships, and make a difference every day, dental hygiene is a strong option.

Whatever your career goals, California community colleges can help put you on the path to success.