Aug. 24, 2026
South College Dallas has launched an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene program with the first cohort starting this fall after being granted accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
“Achieving accreditation by CODA assures current and prospective students that South College is offering an excellent education for the new Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene program,” said Turner South, South College Dallas campus president. “Dental hygienists are in demand, and we will look forward to the graduation of our first cohort. Our dental program will provide modern equipment and technology to help prepare our students for the workforce.”
The campus features a 31-chair dental clinic, simulation laboratory and advanced training tools, including:
- Dental operatories with integrated Cavitron units and computer monitors
- A-dec simulation units and manikins with ModuPRO typodonts and computer monitors
- Practice management system and clinical grading software.
- Wet laboratory for dental materials use
- Rooms for sterilizing and storing sterile equipment
- 4D DEXcam intraoral cameras
- TRIOS intraoral scanners
- SprintRay Pro 3D printer
- CBCT panoramic X-ray machine
- NOMAD handheld radiographic units
- Sirona lasers
- Curing lights
- DIAGNOdent laser pens for decay and caries detection
- EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master units
- Cavitron prophy jets
The clinical space is located on the main floor of the campus building, located at 1505 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, with observation rooms for faculty and a small locker room for student use. Starting in the summer of 2027, the clinic will open for the public to receive limited dental services by students under the direct supervision of licensed oral health care providers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), careers as a dental hygienist are expected to grow by 7% across the country from 2024 to 2034 with pay at $94,260 per year or $45.32 per hour for a two-year degree. In Texas, average annual wages are $99,240 with employment expected to increase by 21.85%.
Learn more about the program, application process and pre-requisites by visiting the Dental Hygiene program page online.
The Dallas campus opened in 2025 and offers a range of healthcare-focused degree programs, including nursing and dental, with modern classrooms and labs. The institution offers student amenities including a walking trail, outdoor courtyard, on-site café, coffee shop, covered parking and nearby restaurants and stores.
The campus is minutes away from downtown Dallas, Las Colinas business district and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with easy access to Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway), Interstate 35E and President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) on State Highway 161.
For more information about South College Dallas and its programs, visit south.edu/dallas.
South College offers more than 150 academic programs and concentrations at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and through Competency-Based Education (CBE). To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 25,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and CBE. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
