Program Requirements

Dental Hygiene AAS

All students who are entering or continuing the Dental Hygiene program must provide proof of the following vaccinations:

• MMR
• Varicella
• Hepatitis B (three (3) doses)
• Tdap
• Annual flu shot
• Annual TB test (or negative chest x-ray)
• COVID-19 (recommended, not required)

Documentation of positive titers is mandatory, or students must reapply.

• Students may request a vaccination exemption. Contact the Dental Hygiene Program Director for information on the process and the Vaccination Declination Form.

Physical and Mental Readiness:
Students should be prepared for physically demanding activities, such as patient lifting and prolonged standing, and mentally prepared to handle stress and critical decision-making.

Program Requirements:

• Attend DHE Program Orientation
• Obtain/maintain an Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Pass a urine toxicology screening
• Serve as a patient for classmates’ practice (under licensed supervision)
• Follow OSHA and CDC guidelines for safety and exposure
• Manage work, personal, and academic responsibilities
• Arrange transportation to clinical sites
• Maintain health insurance throughout enrollment

Program Details:
The DHE program is a full-time, 4-semester curriculum held at PCC West Campus. Core courses must be passed with a "C" or better, and students may re-enter the program once within a year if they withdraw, space permitting.