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AAS Dental Hygiene Program Effectiveness

First Year Student Admission, Retention and Attrition

2021

  • Admission - 40
  • Retention - 38
  • Attrition - 2

2022

  • Admission - 42
  • Retention - 39
  • Attrition - 1

2023

  • Admission - 50
  • Retention - 46
  • Attrition - 4

2024

  • Admission – 50
  • Retention – 49
  • Attrition - 1

First Time Pass Rates for Dental Hygiene Licensure Exams

2021

  • NBDHE Results* - 84%
  • ADEX Results** - 100%

2022

  • NBDHE Results* - 90%
  • ADEX Results** - 95%

2023

  • NBDHE Results* - 84%
  • ADEX Results** - 100%

2024

  • NBDHE Results* - 90%
  • ADEX Results** - 100%

2025

  • NBDHE Results* - 89%
  • ADEX Results* - 91%

*National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, must pass at a 75%

**Commission on Dental Competency Exam, must pass at a 75%