Department of Dental Hygiene
Weber State University’s Department of Dental Hygiene is the flagship dental hygiene program in Utah with roots stretching back to 1975. We are currently celebrating 50 years of providing outstanding clinical and classroom educational experiences to students.
Our Dental Hygiene Program offers an associate degree required for licensure in Utah, as well as a pathway to a bachelor's degree.
Experienced and licensed professional faculty are committed to offering high-impact educational and clinical experiences that prepare students to become skilled, compassionate, and prepared professionals for the workforce.
We blend coursework and immersive clinical experiences at multiple clinical sites, including our campus-based clinic, to prepare students with the technical, communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic health care environment.
Explore our website for more information about our degrees, how to apply to the program, and how we serve our surrounding community.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications for the dental hygiene program are open.
This application period has a deadline of Jan. 15, 2026.
If you are enrolled in fall semester classes while the application period is open, please do not submit your application until your final fall semester grades are posted.
Application Requirements Apply to the Dental Hygiene Program
DEGREES
Become a dental hygienist and help others live their healthiest lives. Our associate's and bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene supply you with a high-quality education and shape your path towards a high-demand career as a dental hygienist with outstanding salary and flexibility.
DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC
The Department of Dental Hygiene operates an on-campus Dental Hygiene Clinic that provides high-quality oral healthcare at a low cost to students and community members.
Receive clinic services for cleanings and other dental hygiene needs from trained students under supervision from our professionally licensed faculty.