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Dental Hygiene - Indianapolis
B.S.D.H. Degree Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.) degree program at Indiana University School of Dentistry is a full-time curriculum which is three and one-half years in length and is composed of prerequisite college coursework (30 college credit hours), a core curriculum of professional coursework (69 credit hours) presented over four semesters and summer session, and a specialized track (20 credit hours) in one of two subjects: Public Health Dental Hygiene and Health Administration.
Prerequisite college course work must be completed at an undergraduate college or university prior to acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program. Once accepted into the program, all core, and professional courses are mandatory.
The Dental Hygiene program at Indiana University School of Dentistry is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Learn more about how to apply to Indiana University School of Dentistry's B.S.D.H. program and review the tuition and fees, institutional competencies, curriculum, and course descriptions.
Updated April 2025