A foreign-educated dentist wishing to practice in the U.S.? Know that most states require a degree from a dental education program accredited by ADA's CODA.

The ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS℠) is the centralized application service for most U.S. dental schools. ADEA AADSAS simplifies the application process by allowing applicants to complete one standardized application rather than fill out multiple applications.

 Entry level hygiene programs focus on the clinical; advanced programs focus on alternative career pathways (research, education, administration, public health).

Check out our dental hygiene by the numbers section to find out the median salary of a dental hygienist or the percentage of male dental hygiene students.

As a prehealth advisor, it is important you learn specific details about the lives of your students, in and out of school, in order to best advise them.