Program Details

Your Four-Year Journey

The core knowledge and clinical experience you gain by studying at New England’s top college for dental hygiene will provide an excellent foundation for dental school. In fact, with far more clinical expertise than many of your peers, you'll be positioned to flourish in dental school.

First-year experience

• study biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and physiology and attend associated labs
• learn the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be an effective health professional
• explore calculus and expository writing

Second-year experience

• complete coursework in microbiology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry and attend associated labs
• develop an understanding of healthcare ethics and American culture and identity
• learn cultural anthropology and human psychology

Third-year experience

• begin building knowledge and core competency in critical areas of dental care, including dental anatomy and histology, dental radiology, and dental materials
• study community oral health and perform oral health research
• learn the essentials of head and neck anatomy, periodontology, and pain management

Fourth-year experience

• continue advanced studies in clinical dental hygiene and the process of dental care
• become familiar with how to manage a dental practice
• complete a capstone in dental hygiene leadership