Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.

Keep Central Texas smiling by becoming a dental hygienist. Austin Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program trains in a state-of-the-art facility where you learn to identify, treat, prevent, and educate patients on oral diseases to improve their health. This program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree that provides job-ready skills and real-world experience so you can find a position as a dental hygienist in a variety of settings.

A dental hygienist is a licensed healthcare professional that provides treatment and educates patients in the control and prevention of oral diseases for the purpose of supporting the total well-being of the person.