Dental Hygiene Program
Diablo Valley College is home to one of the most respected and affordable Dental Hygiene Programs in the Bay Area. This two-year program includes classes and valuable hands-on experience in our Community Dental Hygiene Clinic.
This program is highly competitive as only 20 students, chosen by lottery, are admitted each academic year. It is required that students complete their course work in two years, which includes two summer sessions.
Students who complete the Dental Hygiene Program will be fully prepared to take the required written and clinical licensing exams. DVC proudly has a 100 percent pass rate on the National and Regional Dental Hygiene Board examinations.
Our dental hygiene program offers an associate degree in dental hygiene.
You can learn more about the requirements in our catalog.
We know that navigating degrees and certificate requirements can be tricky. Once you have enrolled at DVC, you can schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss which option is best for you.
Being a registered dental hygienist is very rewarding. Hygienists not only have the respect of their peers in this highly skilled field, but also work with people on a day-to-day basis to help them live healthier lives.
Career options
- General dental practices
- Specialty practices
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Public health clinics
Career options with additional education
- Teaching
- Research
- Sales representative
- Public advocacy
- Business administration
For more information on possible career options, please visit the Career Center or contact one of our faculty and staff members. Please note that you cannot meet with a counselor or staff member until you are enrolled at DVC.
Diablo Valley College offers degree and certificate programs in a variety of subjects. For a complete listing, see certificates and degrees.
The DVC Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education. This program has also been approved by the Dental Hygiene Board of California.
Apply to the program
Find out when enrollment starts and the steps to apply to the program.
Degree pathways
See what certificate, degree, career, and transfer opportunities are available.
Courses and class schedule
Learn about required courses and when our classes are offered.
Faculty and staff
Meet our dedicated faculty and staff.
Success stories
Read about some of our alumni's success stories since graduating from the program.
Community Dental Hygiene Clinic
DVC offers affordable teeth cleanings in our Community Dental Hygiene Clinic.
To hire our graduates
If you are an employer looking to hire one of our qualified Dental Hygiene graduates please visit the Career Center to post your position.
Related links
- Dental Hygiene Brochure
- American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA)
- California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA)
- Central Regional Dental Testing (CRDTS) Services
- Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC)
- Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA)
- Western Regional Examination Board (WREB)
- Dental Assisting program
Contact Dental Hygiene
| Chair: | Tonette Steeb |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2658 |
| Email: | tsteeb@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | LHS-108 Campus map |
