Skip to Main Content

Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene

CAMPUSES South College Nashville Programs
SCHOLARSHIPS Tennessee PromiseYellow Ribbon

As you work toward your future professional goals, review the related information at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Keys to Success

Patients can be uneasy about trips to the dentist, so empathy and understanding are vital components to succeeding in dental hygiene. Attention to detail and dedication to careful, precise work are also important traits.  It is important for students to be passionate about their work.

Continuing Education

The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene is the highest level of education offered in the Dental Hygiene track at South College.

Additional Information

Helpful Links

Accreditation or Approval

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene program offered at the Nashville campus is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without 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: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.

Consumer Information

Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and published via the institution website each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

Success at South College

South College Knoxville

I am a constant question person and their office hours are very flexible. If they are not here they make an effort to meet you. There is a very positive environment here.

- Jennifer Milam, Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Stephanie Sienkiewicz, OTA program at South College

South College is providing me the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful program and receive the education and training I need to be a successful occupational therapy assistant.

- Stephanie Sienkiewicz, Occupational Therapy Assistant
South College Knoxville

It was not something I needed to learn to do, it was something I was supposed to do [becoming a nurse]. After 38 years it was just something that was kicking in.

- Charlie Lee, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Request Info