Prospective Students

Prospective Students

• Explore the Dental Profession
• Programs Offered
  • Dental Programs (DDS)
  • Dental Hygiene (RDH)
    • Baccalaureate Program
    • Career Ladder Program
  • Advanced Programs
• How to Apply
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• PreDental Simulation Course

Dental Hygiene Program

The University of Oklahoma offers two paths to completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene.

The University offers a baccalaureate degree program that requires at least two years (≥ 60 hours) of prerequisite work and two years in the dental hygiene curriculum. Upon successful completion of the program, a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree is awarded.

The University also offers a career ladder program that is an individualized program designed to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene: RDH-to-BSDH Track. The career ladder program is designed for Registered Dental Hygienists who have earned an Associate degree in dental hygiene and wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. The individualized design of the career ladder program affords flexibility for working professionals.