Last updated on August 20, 2026.

Yakima Valley College

Program Size
18
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
February 5, 2027
Program Start
September 20, 2027

Program Contact

Yakima Valley College

Weston D. Brown Dental Hygiene Clinic

1015 S. 16th Ave,

Yakima, Washington 98902

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The Yakima Valley College Dental Hygiene Program provides a curriculum which reflects the core values of the profession, instills life-long learning appreciation, and promotes student development as caring, clinically proficient and ethical entry-level dental hygienists.  The student centered curriculum prepares graduates for seven professional roles of the Dental Hygienist:  Clinician, Corporate, Researcher, Educator, Entrepreneur, Public Health, and Administrator.  Small class size and faculty members who are dedicated to student success enhance the educational process.  The research curriculum prepares students for graduate programs in dental hygiene and related disciplines. 

The program is six quarters in length with a summer break between quarters three and four.

 

For more information and a program video, please visit:   https://yvcc.edu/academics/healthcare/basdh.php

Program Information

Program Type Entry Level
Teaching Method In-Person
Degree Awarded Bachelor
Program Size 18
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline February 5, 2027
Program Start Date September 20, 2027
Credit Hours Required to Graduate 119 quarter credits
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Accepts International Students No
Supports Student Visa No
Program Website yvcc.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • TEAS

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Letters of recommendation are not required for this program