Dental Hygiene
Earn a degree in dental hygiene from a nationally recognized university. The Ohio State University has the only dental hygiene program in Ohio that is affiliated with a dental school.
The Ohio State University offers you all the benefits of an education at a Big Ten university with the professional learning environment at a highly regarded dental college. Our four-year program will prepare you for practice and licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist and provide a background of current research to help you provide the best quality care to your patients. You will also engage in community service and outreach activities as part of a well-rounded education.
Entry Level
Degree Completion
Master's Program
As one of the largest public dental colleges in the United States, Ohio State offers broad and unique opportunities for hygiene students. The highly regarded program provides a dynamic, evidence-based learning experience, led by renowned faculty in diverse environments. Specifically, the advantage and opportunity of working with pre-doctoral students and residents in one comprehensive, progressive dental college topped my list of reasons why Ohio State's dental hygiene program was a good fit for receiving my hygiene degree.
Contact us
Entry Level Dental Hygiene Program
Office of Admissions
614-292-0813
Schedule an appointment
Current DHY and Pre-DHY Students
Students should plan to meet with an academic advisor by scheduling appointments in advance. It is common for an academic advisor to be booked with appointments for a few weeks during certain times in the semester (i.e. registration).
To schedule an appointment:
- Visit OnCourse
- Call our office at 614-292-2228
Non-DHY students
Steps for current Ohio State students that are interested in declaring the DHY pre-major:
- Have a minimum 2.7 or higher cumulative OSU GPA
- Have earned 12 hours or more of graded OSU credit (excluding terms of enrollment through post-secondary enrollment programs such as Academy)
- Meet with a DHY advisor
- To schedule an appointment: Visit OnCourse – Select Explore/Declare a major or call our office at 614-292-2228
Students interested in declaring the DHY pre-major it is recommend you complete a minimum of 4 hours observing a dental hygienist to ensure you are really interested in the profession.