Students can apply for acceptance into the Intended Dental Hygiene (IDH) curriculum as a first-year student. Students can also opt to transfer courses from another institution. At the completion of the dental hygiene prerequisite courses, the student applies for consideration for acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. IDH students are given priority for acceptance into the program.
The minimum requirements for acceptance into the dental hygiene program are a cumulative 3.0 GPA and a B- or better in all science prerequisite courses. Once in the dental hygiene program, a minimum of a 2.0 (C) grade is required in all dental hygiene courses, otherwise a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 is acceptable.
The Regis College Dental Hygiene Program reserves the right to request applicant interviews with the Dental Hygiene Program Director or designee.
Intended Dental Hygiene students: An IDH student, who has received two (2) failing dental hygiene prerequisite course grades, by either receiving a course grade below the required B- (80%) or a WF for a course withdrawal, will not be admissible into the dental hygiene program. The two (2) failing grades may be due to two (2) attempts of the same course or two (2) separate courses. A withdrawal from a course when failing (“WF”) is considered a failing grade attempt. Students who withdraw due to a Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) from the university are exempt.
Students in the dental hygiene program: A dental hygiene student, who has received two (2) failing dental hygiene course grades, either by receiving a course grade below the required C (73%) or a WF for a course withdrawal, will be dismissed from the dental hygiene program. The two (2) failing grades may be due to two (2) attempts of the same course or two (2) separate courses. A withdrawal from a course when failing (“WF”) is considered a failing grade attempt. Students who withdraw due to a Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) from the university are exempt. If a student in the program fails a dental hygiene course, he/she will not be able to progress to the next semester and will be required to repeat the course the following year if the student wishes to remain in the dental hygiene program.
Sample Curriculum Guide
The Regis College dental hygiene program does not admit students with advanced standing.
Credit hours completed in the Regis College dental hygiene program may transfer to another institution. Course content transferability is determined by each individual institution.
This is provided as a guideline — it does not reduce the importance of careful and regular discussions between a student and their academic advisor.
Associate's (AS) degree students complete their studies after year three and are not required to take courses marked with 4.
Year One (Intended Dental Hygiene - Program Prerequisites)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| RC 101 First Year Seminar 1 | 3 |
| EN 105 Writing Seminar I 1 | 3 |
| BI 105 Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab 1 | 4 |
| CO 204 Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| CH 105 Introduction to Chemistry/Lab | 4 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ID 230 Interdependence of Healthcare Professions 1, 2, 3 | 3 |
| EN 106 Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking 1 | 3 |
| BI 106 Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
| BI 108 Microbiology/Lab 1 | 4 |
| PS 242 Health Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Year Two
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 101 Dental Hygiene Theory I | 3 |
| DH 103 Clinical Dental Hygiene I | 3 |
| DH 105 Dental Anatomy and Histology | 2 |
| DH 106 Head Neck Anatomy and Embryology | 3 |
| DH 170 Dental Radiology | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 102 Medical Emergencies | 2 |
| DH 104 Clinical Dental Hygiene II | 3 |
| DH 108 Periodontology | 3 |
| DH 120 Dental Hygiene Theory II | 2 |
| DH 148 Dental Materials | 3 |
| Expressive Arts 1, 2, 4 | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Year Three
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 204 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV | 4 |
| DH 206 Ethics and Practice Management 1 | 2 |
| DH 214 Dental Hygiene Theory IV | 3 |
| DH 220 Nutrition for Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| Philosophy 1, 2, 4 | 3 |
| History 1, 2, 4 | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
AS Degree Total: 90 Credits
Year Four (Bachelor of Science Degree)
For BS students pursuing a concentration in business
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 310 Evidence Based Decision Making | 3 |
| MA 210 Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MT 203 Principles of Leadership/Management | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Literature 1, 2 | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 410 Dental Hygiene Capstone 5 | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Religious Studies 1, 2 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
For BS students pursuing a concentration in education
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 310 Evidence Based Decision Making | 3 |
| MA 210 Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Literature 1, 2 | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 320 Curriculum Methods and Materials | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 330 Curriculum Development and Assessment | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DH 410 Dental Hygiene Capstone 5 | 3 |
| DH 332 Online Learning Development | 3 |
| DH 440 Clinical Teaching Practicum 6 | 3 |
| Religious Studies 1, 2 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
BS Degree Total: 126 Credits
- Satisfies core curriculum requirement.
- Core curriculum course that may be taken in any order.
- First Year Seminar linked course
- Required only for bachelor's degree students.
- All students are required to complete an e-portfolio as part of graduation requirements through this capstone course.
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) licensure and permit L required.
Important Reminders
- Students are expected to review and track their own progress towards completion of degree requirements.
- Bachelor's degree students must complete 120 credits (this sample shows 124 credits).
Updated July 12, 2021
