Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists are highly-skilled, licensed health professionals who help promote, develop and maintain oral health.
The rigorous MCPHS Forsyth Dental Hygiene program is recognized for clinical and academic innovation and leadership. The foundation for the program began with the former Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists at the Forsyth Institute, which started educating dental hygienists in 1916. MCPHS is committed to continuing this tradition of excellence by providing an exceptional educational environment at its new and state-of-the-art Esther M. Wilkins Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic completed in 2005.
Dental Hygiene Programs:
BS in Dental Hygiene (Boston)»
- Full-time, 33-month program
- For incoming freshmen and transfer students who wish to become licensed dental hygienists
Postbaccalaureate BS in
Dental Hygiene (Boston)»
- Full-time, 16-month program
- For students with an earned bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university and wish to become licensed dental hygienists
BS in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion
– Online Option»
- 21-month program is completed online, two to three courses per semester
- Ideal for licensed dental hygienists who wish to earn a BSDH while continuing to practice
Master of Community Oral Health (MCOH)»
- Online master's degree program
- Part-time 30 credit-hour program
- Designed for practicing dental hygienists who hold a previously earned bachelor's degree