Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BS)—Predental Track
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall, Spring
Earn your bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and qualify to work as a dental hygienist as you prepare for dental school.
An Exceptional Training Ground for Dental School
Your Four-Year Journey
The core knowledge and clinical experience you gain by studying at New England’s top college for dental hygiene will provide an excellent foundation for dental school. In fact, with far more clinical expertise than many of your peers, you'll be positioned to flourish in dental school.
First-year experience
- study biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and physiology and attend associated labs
- learn the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be an effective health professional
- explore calculus and expository writing
Second-year experience
- complete coursework in microbiology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry and attend associated labs
- develop an understanding of healthcare ethics and American culture and identity
- learn cultural anthropology and human psychology
Third-year experience
- begin building knowledge and core competency in critical areas of dental care, including dental anatomy and histology, dental radiology, and dental materials
- study community oral health and perform oral health research
- learn the essentials of head and neck anatomy, periodontology, and pain management
Fourth-year experience
- continue advanced studies in clinical dental hygiene and the process of dental care
- become familiar with how to manage a dental practice
- complete a capstone in dental hygiene leadership
The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS
Doing well while doing good
Professional success and personal satisfaction go hand-in-hand for MCPHS dental hygiene graduates.
MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
Bronwyn Swanson, BSDH ’23
“I’m extremely confident about going out into the workforce and finding a good job. MCPHS does a really great job of preparing you for the professional years.”
The MCPHS Dental Hygiene Clinical Experience
Other Pathways to a Career in Dental Hygiene
MCPHS offers multiple options for undergraduate and graduate students.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene — Accelerated
Full-time 33-month program on our Boston campus.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene — Fast Track
Full-time,16-month program on our Worcester campus.
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View the Technical Standards and the Exposure Control Plan [PDF] for the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene.