Online RDH to Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene

College of Dentistry
Advance your career in dental hygiene with this online degree completion program.

The Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program is a flexible, 100% online program that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. This program is designed for students and working licensed dental hygienists who hold an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a stimulating and educational environment that combines the general education aspects of a baccalaureate degree with advanced education in dental hygiene. The courses included will provide an introduction to research methods and statistics used in dental and dental hygiene research, as well as the economic, management, and employment issues that impact dental hygiene practice today.
 

Who is this online dental hygiene program for? 

If you are a dental hygienist looking for a career change or path beyond clinical practice, this online dental hygiene RDH to BS program is for you. The skills and knowledge you gain with an online dental hygienist degree will prepare you to grow in areas like dental hygiene research, administration, business, and management.

Campus Requirements: NONE – 100% online.

Class Format: Asynchronous – you can attend classes on your own time. 

Credit Hours Required: 55. See the program website for details on transferrable credits.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $514.58 (includes instructional and general fees). See the full cost breakdown here.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher, and be licensed or eligible for an Ohio license to practice dental hygiene.

Time to Completion: 4 semesters, which can be completed anywhere from 1-5 years

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Joe Osborne
RDH to Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene Graduate
"One of the great things about this degree completion program at Ohio State is it’s all online. It’s great to balance with work life…some days I would work 8-4 and some days I would work 1-7, and I could fit schoolwork in between."
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Sample Courses

DH 3150

Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Therapy examines current trends in periodontology and advanced periodontology procedures.
DH 3410

Research Methods and Interpretation

Research Methods and Interpretation provides an introduction to research methods and statistics used in dental and dental hygiene research and prepares students to interpret and apply professional research to dental hygiene practice.
DH 4240

Practice Management

This course provides instruction in economic, management and employment issues that impact dental hygiene practice.
DH 4420

Current Concepts in Dental Hygiene

Students examine current issues in the dental hygiene profession.

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Rebecca Henderson, Assistant Professor for Dental Hygiene Bachelor Degree Online

Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS

Associate Professor – Clinical
Denise Kissell, Assistant Professor for Dental Hygiene Bachelor Degree Online

Denise Kissell BSDH, EFDA, MPH

Associate Professor – Clinical

Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS

Associate Professor

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