Dental Hygiene
The Dental Hygiene program at Columbus State is designed to prepare graduates for
successful entry into the oral health profession. The dental hygienist is a member
of the dental health team and provides a variety of quality oral hygiene services
including health education, prevention, and treatment of oral disease to a wide variety
of patients.
The Columbus State dental hygiene program emphasizes the didactic and clinical skills
required to meet the ever-changing oral health care needs. Admission to the program
is both limited and selective. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for
the state, regional and national examinations for licensure. The Ohio State Dental
Board requires a full FBI background check for initial application for licensure.
In Ohio, licensure from the Ohio State Dental Board is needed for employment.
Admissions Information Sessions
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR APPLICATION CYCLE WHICH ENDS JANUARY 31, 2026
Keep an eye on this space for the schedule to be posted for SP 2025 Information sessions. Sessions will occur late March through late April for SP 2025
These sessions are designed for students who are interested in the Columbus State Dental Hygiene Program, and particularly those intending to apply for the Class of 2028 (The Class that would graduate Spring of 2028), but not exclusively. The application deadline for this next application cycle is January 31, 2026.
Columbus State Dental Hygiene admits one class per year.
All sessions are conducted on the DOWNTOWN campus of Columbus State Community College. You do not need a reservation to attend.
Sessions last approximately 1.5-2 hours. If you are more than 15 minutes late you will not receive an application packet and will have to attend a different session.
Attendance at an Information Session is MANDATORY for receiving an application.
AGAIN PLEASE NOTE ALL INFORMATION SESSIONS OCCUR ON THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
Please see link for information regarding parking and fees
Important Note Regarding HESI:
Due to the pandemic the HESI format has changed. Please view the flyer below to get started in taking the exam.
CSCC Health Care HESI A2 Exam:
Programs and Certificates
Job Placement
Columbus State Community College does not guarantee job placement for graduates.
Directions to our downtown campus.