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Des Moines Area Community College

Dental Hygiene Program · Associate
2006 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50021-3993
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Accreditation

CODA: Approval without reporting requirements (source)

Class size

Not published

Program length

86 credit hours total across 5 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring) source

Program cost (in-state / in-district)

Approximate total for the program: $22,432 (tuition $193.00 per credit hour); entry requirements not included

Residency tier not stated

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National Board (NBDHE) pass rate

Not published

Prerequisites

HS/GED; reading and writing test scores; BIO 164 or BIO 168 + BIO 173; CHM 122; BIO 186 Microbiology (C or better); mandatory information session source

Facts as published by the school, last checked 2026-09-29. Please confirm details with the program before applying.

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