Dental Hygiene
About the Program
The Dental Hygiene Program at Foothill College, established in 1964, is recognized statewide for producing educated and highly qualified dental hygienists. From 1964 to 2017, the program awarded an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.
In 2016, the program transitioned to a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene, with the Class of 2018 becoming the first graduates. This two-year program prepares students to excel in the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and Regional Board Exams for Licensure as Registered Dental Hygienists. See the table below for pass rates.
In spring 2018, the program launched its fully online Bachelor of Science degree Completion Track, with the first graduates completing the program in spring 2019. This track enables licensed dental hygienists to advance their education while working, opening pathways to careers in education, corporate/industry roles, research, and public health.
Become a Dental Hygienist
Choose Entry-Level Track
You are a Dental Hygienist
Choose AS to BSDH (Completion) Track
| Year | National Board Dental Hygiene Exam | Dental Hygiene Licensure Exam |
| 2024 | 100 % | 100 % |
| 2023 | 100 % | 100 % |
| 2022 | 100 % | 100 % |
| 2021 | 100 % | 100 % |
| 2020 | 100 % | 100 % |
Our Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the last site visit in 2018 has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. For additional or contact information, please visit CODA.
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Truc Nguyen, Dental Administrative Assistant
dentalhygieneclinic@foothill.edu
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| Patti Chan, RDH, MS Dental Hygiene Program Director chanpatti@fhda.edu |
| Nancy Cheung, MPA Division Dean cheungnancy@fhda.edu |
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Related Degree Offerings
- Dental Assisting
- For all Allied Health Programs, see Health Sciences and Horticulture Division