Foothill College 12345 El Monte Rd (650) 949-7777 Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
The Dental Hygiene program is two years in length including two brief summer sessions. This intensive two-year program begins in the Summer Quarter. The curriculum includes comprehensive courses in basic sciences, oral anatomy, public health, nutrition, clinical Dental Hygiene, periodontics, pathology, radiology and many others.
Foothill was given initial approval to participate in the pilot program by the 13-member California Community Colleges Board of Governors in consultation with representatives from the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems. Foothill College will award Bachelor’s Degrees to Dental Hygiene students who complete the state’s Baccalaureate Degree pilot program, which is tentatively scheduled to start in Fall 2016. Please review the Dental Hygiene application page for details for prerequisites and application information.
Foothill College Dental Hygiene Program Mission
The mission of the Foothill College Dental Hygiene Program is in accord with the mission of the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District.
The purpose of the Dental Hygiene program is to educate students who will positively impact the oral health status of the community. This education will include courses in the basic, social and dental sciences, liberal arts and public health with emphasis on the clinical aspect of the Dental Hygiene practice. This education will provide the student with a foundation to pursue life long learning.