Dental Hygiene Admissions

Dental Hygiene Admissions

The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of "approval with reporting requirements". The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission's web address is: https://coda.ada.org/en.

Students who have an interest in applying for the dental hygiene program are encouraged to begin taking the career study courses in preparation for application to the program; however, taking the prerequisite career study courses does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Questions regarding the dental hygiene program, admissions, or application status can be directed to the following:

  • PSAHHS Division Academic Advising: 757-825-2993; Email: advising@vpcc.edu
  • La'Shawn Littles, Administrative Assistant for Dental Hygiene: Office Number: 757-258-6531; Email: LittlesL@vpcc.edu