Faculty Who Know the Field

Vermont State University's dental hygiene faculty don't just teach the field — they know it from the inside. Their commitment to student success shows up in the results: students from Vermont State's dental hygiene programs have a historic 100% pass rate on both the National Board and ADEX hygiene examinations. That kind of outcome doesn't happen by accident. It's what happens when experienced instructors are genuinely invested in every student they teach.

Step Into a Leadership Role

The clinical skills that made you a great hygienist are only part of the picture. This program builds the leadership, management, and instructional knowledge that positions you to take on bigger roles — whether that means running a practice, mentoring new hygienists, or moving into education. Courses in Methodology and Leadership and Dental Hygiene Practice Management give you the tools to lead with the same confidence you bring to patient care.

The Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion B.S. is built for working dental hygienists who are ready to take their careers to the next level. Using the credits you've already earned, you can complete your bachelor's degree fully online in just two years — without stepping away from your current role. Coursework in public health, leadership, dental practice management, and research deepens your expertise and opens doors to new opportunities in education, research, sales, and beyond: the same field you already love, with a wider range of possibilities.

• Flexible online format — study on your schedule, around your career.

• Eligible students can transfer previously earned credits — no starting from scratch.

• Opens doors to careers in education, research, public health, sales, and graduate study.

Dental Hygiene Completion Degree (B.S.)

Vermont State University is Vermont’s public regional university, accredited by NECHE. With over 100 career-focused programs and a growing suite of flexible online options, Vermont State is committed to accessible, high-quality education. Vermont State University was formed through the unification of Castleton, Northern Vermont, and Vermont Tech.

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Affordable Education with Financial Support

Vermont State offers affordable tuition, making higher education accessible. A significant percentage of students receive financial aid, and Vermont State provides assistance in identifying scholarships and grants to support your education.

Flexible & Career-Focused Learning

Vermont State’s online programs are designed to help you gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to advance your career. With flexible formats and efficient pathways, our programs are designed to help you make meaningful progress on your degree — on a timeline that fits your life.

Keep Working. Keep Earning.

This program is designed around the reality of being a working professional — not an idealized version of it. Fully online and flexible, you'll complete coursework on your own schedule without disrupting the career you've already built. There are no set class times, no commutes, and no need to step back from the patients who count on you. Your career keeps moving forward — and so do you.

Dental Hygiene Program Highlights

Go Deeper in the Field You Already Know

This program builds on your associate's degree in meaningful ways. Coursework in advanced periodontics, public health, research methods, and dental practice management deepens your expertise and prepares you for a wider range of roles. You'll also study psychology, bioethics, and lifespan development, sharpening your ability to provide truly holistic, patient-centered care that goes beyond the chair.

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