Overview

The Dental Hygiene Major is offered by Oregon Institute of Technology. With built-in opportunities to constantly stretch yourself, learn and grow, the Dental Hygiene Degree Program at Oregon Tech has a strong history of service learning and innovative educational methods that prepare students as dental hygienists, or as a stepping stone for advanced dental practice.

Key Facts

Extensive hands-on dental clinic experience right on-campus and opportunities for off-campus rotations provide students with high impact learning and practice of dental hygiene skills. Students work alongside licensed dental professionals in state-of-the-art facilities. Students treat their own patients using the latest technology:

Digital radiography
Laser cavity detection
Oral cancer screening using light fluorescence
Diode lasers for lesion disruption and periodontal therapy
Electronic health records

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oral Radiology

Dental Ethics

Head and Neck Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

Dental Hygiene

Oral Pathology
Restorative Dental Hygiene

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-03-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Klamath Falls, United States

Disciplines

Dentistry View 114 other Bachelors in Dentistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application

Pay the $50 Application Fee (must be paid when you submit your application)

Submit your university transcripts (for transfer students)

Submit your secondary school transcripts (for students with fewer than 36 quarter or 24 semester credit hours)

Submit your evaluated international transcripts

Meet an English language proficiency requirement

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

31890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1063 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

31890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1063 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

10020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 334 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Klamath Falls

1676 - 2986 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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