Pre-Dental Hygiene Pathway

Dental Hygienists are trained to evaluate a patient’s dental health. Their duties include taking x-rays, cleaning teeth, and applying fluorides and sealants to teeth. Dental hygienists are responsible for providing dental health education on topics such as oral hygiene, toothbrush selection, the use of dental floss, and how diseases such as diabetes affect a patient’s oral health.

UTSA does not offer a degree for Dental Hygiene. Students can complete their pre-requisites toward Dental Hygiene school application.

Timeline for dental hygiene school applicants. This timeline is subject to change based on students’ competitiveness and readiness to apply.

Before applying to a Dental Hygiene program, schools will expect you to establish academic readiness through undergraduate coursework. Dental Hygiene Schools have specific coursework that is required for admission.

Research the requirements of the schools where you plan to apply for course requirements will and can vary from school to school. You can consult the individual dental hygiene school websites for information on admission requirements.

UTHSA Dental Hygiene Program Pre-requisite List

1. American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Directory
2. UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) Dental Hygiene Program
3. Texas A&M Dental Hygiene Program
4. Texas Woman's University Dental Hygiene Program
5. UTHealth (Houston) Dental Hygiene Program
6. Midwestern State Dental Hygiene Program
7. American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Dental Hygiene