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Dental Hygiene

Estimated Cost: $20,876
Harlingen
Associate degree
In-person
Hybrid
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Promote oral health with clinical care

Learn to perform X-rays, oral screenings, and patient education on hygiene, nutrition, and tobacco cessation. Clinical rotations on and off campus prepare you for preventive dental care. Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) — the only program of its kind south of Corpus Christi.

Program Requirements

Requirements to enter the Dental Hygiene program differ from those of other programs; be sure to read the program requirements before enrolling. Because this program will prepare you for an occupational license, click here to read additional information about HB1508 Occupational License Eligibility.

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Upcoming Dates
03 Oct
Manufacturing Week Celebration
10 Oct
12 Week Session – Mid-Term Grades Due
24 Oct
Mid-Term Grades Due
27 Oct
Registration Begins for Spring `26
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Degree Plans

All TSTC students participating in the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee program are required to successfully complete HIRE 1100 Foundations for Career Success. All students will automatically be enrolled in HIRE 1100; satisfactory grade completion of HIRE 1100 determines eligibility for the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee initiative.

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Harlingen
Dental Hygiene
AAS Associate of Applied Science
Hybrid
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$20,876
Harlingen
Raquel Rico Lori Renteria
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Dental Hygiene Information Sessions are at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in the Eddie Lucio Building.

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Envision your future through the experiences of our graduates
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Dental Hygienists link Career Title Dental Hygienists
Median Salary
$89,160
Job Analysis Details
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The Dental Hygiene program challenged me to grow in ways I never expected. I was able to develop advanced technical skills, challenge myself away from my comfort zone and build lasting relationships with my patients.
Amy Rubio
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