Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
- Washington
- Entry Level
- In-Person
- pierce.ctc.edu
Program Contact
Our program seeks to graduate compassionate, skilled and intellectually strong dental hygienists. Our team strives for a learning environment that promotes mutual respect, cooperation, and collaboration in the development of professional relationships.
Our students learn the practice of dental hygiene in our dental hygiene clinic and classrooms under the close supervision of the Bachelor of Applied Science Dental Hygiene (BASDH) faculty. BASDH students and their patients benefit from the most current and best dental hygiene instruction and technologies, including electronic health records with digital radiography.
Please visit our website at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/dental-hygiene for more detailed information about our program and our college.
Program Information
| Program Type | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | In-Person |
| Degree Awarded | Bachelor |
| Program Size | 20 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| Program Start Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 68 quarter prerequisite credits + 122 quarter program credits |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | pierce.ctc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
Prerequisite Instructions
See website for prerequisite course requirements.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
No letters of recommendation are required for this program. Observation of a dental hygienist is required. See website for more information.
Other Requirement Instructions
- Criminial background check.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/AED, First Aid.
- CDC recommended vaccinations.
- Observation of a dental hygienist (16 hours).
- Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.