Dental Hygiene - Associate Degree

The Dental Hygiene Associate Degree Program at Remington College in Nashville helps provide students with the academic knowledge and clinical skills that they may need for a career in dental hygiene.*

Program Highlights:

    • Complete your degree in as few as 24 months.*
    • Tuition includes the cost of your first attempt at the NBDHE exam.*
    • Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
    • Small class sizes
    • Start dates available twice per year: January and July

*Program completion time may vary based on individual performance/circumstances. Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State certification/licensure may be required Cost of the first attempt at certification exam included in tuition.

Public Notice

Invitation for Public Comments Regarding

Remington College’s Dental Hygiene Program, Nashville Campus

The Dental Hygiene Program at Remington College Dental Hygiene Program will undergo an accreditation site visit to be conducted November 18 and 19, 2026, by a team representing the Commission on Dental Accreditation, CODA.

CODA is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as the sole agency to accredit dental and dental-related education programs presented at the post-secondary level. Third parties, including faculty, students, administration, specialty and dental-related organizations, patients and consumers are invited to submit comments. All comments must pertain only to the standards relative to the particular program being reviewed or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process.

A copy of the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs and/or the Commission’s policy on third party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 1-312-440-4653 or by email via CODA | Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Public Comments must be received by September 19, 2026, sixty days prior to the visit and submitted to: Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 . Individuals who are interested in submitting third party comments, may contact the Commission office for submission guidance.  Third party comments should be emailed to the appropriate Commission staff; comments should not be sent to the Commission office via the US Postal Service.

 

Locations Offering This Program

Nashville, Tennessee

Potential Entry-Level Position*

    • Dental Hygienist

*Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State certification/licensure may be required.

Course Content includes

 

  • Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice
  • General and Oral Pathology
  • Anxiety and Pain Control
  • Community Dental Health
  • Oral Radiology
  • Oral and Dental Anatomy
  • Nutrition and Biochemistry
  • Dental Materials
  • Prevention and Management of Medical Emergencies
  • Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy of the Head and Neck

Program Highlights

    • Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
    • Real-world experience through hands-on clinical training
    • Helps prepare students to sit for the NBDHE and state/regional exams*

*Cost of the first attempt at certification exam included in tuition.

Program Overview

Remington College’s Dental Hygiene Associate Degree Program in Nashville offers a focused, hands-on education designed to help students become dental hygienists. This 24-month, on-campus program combines classroom theory with clinical practice to teach students how to promote oral health and support overall wellness in patients.

The program includes preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), and Remington College covers the cost of the first exam attempt. With small class sized and industry experienced instructors, students may benefit from a learning environment focused on real-world readiness.*

*Program completion time may vary based on individual performance/circumstances. Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State certification/licensure may be required.

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653, or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 6061-1267. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.

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