Dental Hygiene Degree
There are three accredited dental hygiene programs in the state of West Virginia, with options for completion of Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene as well as Bachelor degree completion programs. Explore the educational opportunities available in WV!
WVU School of Dentistry – Dental Hygiene Program
Location: Morgantown, WV
Part of West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry, this program offers a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Students benefit from a strong clinical foundation, research opportunities, and access to a world-class academic setting.
West Liberty University – Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene
Location: Wheeling, WV
One of the oldest programs of its kind, WLU offers both Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Dental Hygiene. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, community engagement, and advanced learning in a supportive campus environment.
BridgeValley Community and Technical College – Dental Hygiene Program
Location: Montgomery, WV
BridgeValley offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Dental Hygiene with a focus on real-world training, evidence-based care, and career readiness. The program is ideal for students seeking an affordable and accessible path to licensure.
Student Opportunities Through SADHA
Empowering the Next Generation of Dental Hygiene Leaders
Being a student member of the WVDHA connects students with educational and leadership opportunities that will elevate the student experience, exposes students to valuable mentorship from experienced dental hygienists, allows students to interact with other students from across the country, and prepares students to be active advocates for our profession.
Student Advocacy Day: Every year, WVDHA hosts Student Advocacy Day at the Legislature, a unique advocacy experience for dental hygiene students/SADHA members that allows students to experience advocacy first hand at our state capitol. Students are exposed to Legislative Sessions and receive training from lobbyists on effective advocacy strategies to advance and protect the dental hygiene profession