Program Information

The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene is a two-year associate degree program. One class is accepted each year and once admitted, the program will take 5 consecutive semesters to complete. A strong math/science academic background is recommended. Applications are due March 15th of every year for the following fall semester program start. The program is offered only at the Heritage Hall location in downtown Rome, Georgia.

The dental hygiene program at GHC is a competitive admittance program. Students seeking entrance to the ASDH degree will initially be admitted and enrolled in the Associate of Science in Health Professions degree while attempting to complete prerequisite courses needed to apply and be admitted to the ASDH degree program.  

• Information Sessions 2024-2025 – Admission Requirement
• Dental Hygiene Required Courses – Printable curriculum
• ASDH Brochure
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Georgia Highlands College Admissions and Transfer Students
• Bloodborne Pathogen Policy
• Essential Functions
• Scope of Practice
• Student Health Insurance
• Transfer of Credits to and from other Institutions
• Take the TEAS Test at GHC

Application Forms:

• AS Application Form
• AS Application Checklist
• Observation Form 
• Hygienist Evaluation Form
• Bloodborne Pathogen Acknowledgement Form

Questions? Call us: (706) 295-6760

Accreditation:
Granted full approval by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association. Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2678

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