Overview
Tuition $5,040
Accreditor CODA
Duration 2 years
Prepares licensed dental hygienists who provide preventive oral care and cleanings.
Career outlook
Employers hire dental hygienists to provide preventive oral care, cleanings, periodontal assessments, and patient education in dental practices.
Getting in
What Portland Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Portland Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
10
Entrance exams
1
Certifications
3
Health and background checks
3
Application basics
3
Experience
3
