South College is pursuing CODA approval for an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene at its Dallas campus. Students interested in dental hygiene may begin by completing prerequisite and foundational coursework while the accreditation process continues.
South College’s Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene (pending approval from CODA) is designed to prepare entry-level dental hygiene healthcare providers with a strong foundation of skills in dental science and clinical knowledge. Prior to applying for admission to the major, students must satisfactorily complete designated prerequisite courses in science and general education. Approval from CODA must be received prior to admitting students to the major, but prerequisite courses are available for completion during this waiting period.
Once approval is received and admission to the major begun, admitted students work to learn about assessing patients, planning treatments, and providing preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene care for children, adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, and those with special needs. Then, you’ll practice your skills in laboratory simulations and in clinical settings under the supervision and guidance of experienced professionals — including in our full-service Dental Clinic on campus. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in designing and implementing community outreach programs focused on disease prevention and health promotion. As a graduate, you’ll have worked to be ready to become a dental hygienist and valued member of a healthcare team, providing patient education, care, and outreach in support of oral health.
Our Dallas campus combines a practical, focused approach to education and a friendly, welcoming environment with resources and services to help you turn your dreams into a reality. With a central DFW location off I-635 and opportunities to take select courses online, South College Dallas can provide convenience for earning your degree or certificate.
The South College Dallas Learning Site is applying for initial accreditation for an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene program from the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and is scheduled for review April 8 – 9, 2026. Any third-party comments are due to the Commission office sixty (60) days prior to the on-site visit. Signed or unsigned comments will be accepted, names and/or signatures will be removed from comments prior to them being forwarded to the program. Comments must pertain only to the standards for the particular program or policies and procedures used in the Commissions accreditation process. The deadline for comments is February 6, 2026. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission by calling 1-312-440-4653 or by email. Individuals who are interested in submitting third party comments may contact the Commission office for submission guidance. Third party comments should be emailed to the appropriate Commission staff; comments should not be sent to the Commission office via the US Postal Service.
60-DAY DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS IN THE COMMISSION OFFICE. Please email comments to the appropriate CODA staff.
You may directly contact staff at 312-440-(extension) as noted below or email them using the hyperlinks below.
Ms. Katie Navickas, manager, x2695; contact Katie
Mr. Daniel Sloyan, coordinator, x2718; contact Daniel
Ms. Zaira Perez Limon, senior project assistant, x2829; contact Zaira
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