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Overview

Tuition $2,358
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 Rio Salado College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required

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 Rio Salado College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

13

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

4

Application basics

4

Experience

1