The entry-level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program: Is for individuals who seek entry-level education in the dental hygiene field. Prepares students for licensure and entry to the profession through two academic years of upper-level coursework. Our dental hygiene students receive hands-on training in our industry-standard working clinic. Our cohort of 40 students begins the program as juniors each fall semester. The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program is taught over five consecutive 16-week semesters, including an eight-week summer semester.