Dental Hygiene

A tooth with a piece of floss around it (icon)Virginia’s only School of Dentistry offers outstanding programs of preparation in the fields of dentistry (D.D.S.) and dental hygiene. Challenging educational and experiential programs prepare individuals to be efficient providers of quality oral healthcare, lifetime learners who are responsive to future changes in the profession, and practitioners focused on advancing knowledge in the field. Guaranteed Admission students who successfully meet all the requirements of the Guaranteed Admission Program for Dental Hygiene may enter the School of Dentistry for the B.S. in Dental Hygiene without further competition.

Only current high school seniors are eligible to apply. Students interested in applying to the Guaranteed Admission Program for Dental Hygiene should review the application and admissions process details. Current VCU students and transfer students are not eligible for the Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program for Dental Hygiene.

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Dental Hygiene Requirements

Application & Admissions Process Details