Jump to navigation Section Menu Dental Hygiene (BSDH) Major The bachelor of science in dental hygiene at Pacific's Hillsboro Campus is a two-year program designed for students who have completed prerequisite coursework. The program provides a broad educational experience along with technical skills, developed in state-of-the-art facilities. The dental hygiene program provides students with a variety of clinical opportunities, caring for diverse patient populations. INQUIRE APPLY Dental Hygiene Program Highlights Learn from faculty who care deeply about your learning and success Enjoy broad educational experiences that emphasize communication skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, community service and professional leadership Study in state-of-the-art classroom and clinical facilities at Pacific’s interdisciplinary Hillsboro Campus Work alongside graduate students in physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, professional psychology, pharmacy, healthcare administration, and athletic training Provide care to diverse patient populations in the 16-chair Dental Hygiene Clinic, with an emphasis on providing care for patients with limited access to dental care Complete clinic enrichment experiences in a variety of healthcare settings which include a dental school, public health clinic, community hospital, Indian Health Services dental clinic, managed care clinics and a long-term care facility Dental Hygiene Careers FAQs Headlines Accredition Commission Seeks Third-Party Comments About Pacific Dental Hygiene Program The Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Program will have an accreditation site visit in March 2022. The Commission on Dental Accreditation will accept third-party comments in advance of this site visit through Jan. 10, 2022. read full story Danielle Hobbs ’21: School of Dental Hygiene Studies Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award Danielle Hobbs ’21 received the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award from the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies. read full story Jing Ting “Tina” Gan ’21: School of Dental Hygiene Studies Outstanding Graduate Award Jing Ting “Tina” Gan ’21 received the Pacific University Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Award in the School of Dental Hygiene Studies. read full story dental hygiene Upcoming Events DEC 10 Fall Term Ends | DHS All Day | Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 Hillsboro JUL 29 End of Summer Term | DHS All Day | Friday, July 29, 2022 Hillsboro AUG 1 Examinations | DHS All Day | Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 to All Day | Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 Hillsboro dental hygiene Academic Programs College of Arts & Sciences Majors & Minors Master of Fine Arts in Writing (MFA) Master of Social Work (MSW) College of Business Majors & Minors Master of Business Administration (MBA) College of Education Majors & Minors Teaching & English Language Learning (BEd) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Master of Education (MEd) Visual Function in Learning (MEd) Speech-Language Pathology (MS) Communication Sciences & Disorders (Post-Bacc) College of Health Professions Applied Psychology (MA) Athletic Training (MS) Audiology (AuD) Clinical Psychology (PhD) Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Dental Hygiene (BS) Education & Leadership (PhD) Health Science (BHS) Healthcare Science (DHSc) Medical Science (DMSc) Occupational Therapy (OTD) Pharmacy (PharmD) Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS) Physical Therapy (DPT) Physician Assistant Studies (MS) College of Optometry Optometry (OD) Applied Vision Science (BAVS) Visual Science (BS) Vision Science (MS) Vision Science (PhD) Visual Function in Learning (MEd) Continuing Education Education Health Professions Optometry 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-352-6151 Contact Us HELPFUL INFORMATION Campuses & Locations Careers Newsroom Online Tools Emergency Information Policies & Forms Non-Discrimination Statement SUPPORT AT PACIFIC Copyright © Pacific University all rights reserved Legal Disclaimers ALSO OF INTEREST Dental Hygienist Prerequisites Dental Hygienist Classes Classes For Dental Hygienist