Eligibility to Sit for Licensure
To become licensed as a Dental Hygienist, candidates must
- Have graduated from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program
- Passed a national licensure exam (NBDHE)
- Passed a regional licensure exam (CDCA-WREB-CITA)
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
| Class of | Total Number of Students | NBDHE First Time Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | 91% |
| 2020 | 20 | 95% |
| 2021 | 30 | 97% |
| 2022 | 19 | 84% |
| 2023 | 25 | 96% |
| 2024 | 20 | 85% |
CDCA Clinical & CSCE Examination
| Class of | Total Number of Students | Clinical First Time Pass Rate | CSCE First Time Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | 96% | 100% |
| 2020 | 20 | 100% | 100% |
| 2021 | 30 | 93% | 97% |
| 2022 | 19 | 89% | 100% |
| 2023 | 25 | 100% | 100% |
| 2024 | 20 | 100% | 100% |