Dental Hygiene
Program Overview
Welcome to Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene!
Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene Program will be accepting the next incoming class in 2024.
Admission is based on placement to the program waitlist. Learn more about the program on our Getting into the Program page.
After graduation from the Dental Hygiene A.S. Program, you will be prepared to find a rewarding career as a dental hygienist. The Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene Program has placed a high value on educational excellence at the core of its curriculum since 1967. You’ll enter an affordable program that has great transfer rates to four year colleges and universities, and excellent pass rates on the National Board and Regional Board Exams.
Those who are ready to apply to the program and earn their Associate of Science degree or are interested in the field of dental hygiene are encouraged to attend the DH Informational Night each fall and spring.
Did you know? A dental hygiene degree from Cabrillo cost less than other dental hygiene programs. At Cabrillo the cost is about $22,000 for the entire two year program.
This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/
For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Dental Hygiene A.S. program map.