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Dental Hygienist School in Virginia – VA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 11th, 2010

You will find that most dental hygiene programs are two years in length as a full-time student but there are advanced degrees in dental hygiene as well as bachelor's programs, which are typically completed in four years. Just ensure the program you choose is accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA). There are several dental hygienist schools in Virginia. Most of these are two to three year programs.

Virginia Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements

Dental hygienists are required to complete continuing education or take a re-licensing examination every two years. Continuing education helps you to stay up to date on the laws and regulations in the dental health field in Virginia. As a dental hygienist you are required to take and pass a Virginia Dental Law examination in your re-licensing period.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Hygienists in Arlington, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Alexandria, Portsmouth and Hampton, Virginia may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the University of Virginia Medical Center, Saint Mary's Hospital, Lynchburg General Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital.