Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Program

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Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Program Opening Mouths, Minds, and Hearts. We also have a clinic, which is open to the public to receive low-cost dental hygiene services.

The NAU Dental Hygiene Department offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene with two years of prerequisite work and two years of professional education. The department also offers an online degree completion program for registered dental hygienists to complete their Bachelor's degree. For more information on our programs, please call 928-523-7147

GOALS
1. Students will successfully meet the competencies and values as outlined in the Dental Hygiene Student Competencies to become competent oral health care providers using health promotion/disease prevention strategies

2. Students will be able to formulate comprehensive oral hygiene care plans that are patient-centered and based on current scientific evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of services provided

3. Students will be able to employ professional judgment and critical thinking skills to identify, assess, analyze and creatively address situations in a safe, ethical and legal manner

4. Student will be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills through actions, oral and written communication, and working with diverse populations

5. Students will demonstrate leadership skills and provide service to the community through health promotion activities and education

6. Students will be able to demonstrate self-responsibility for professional growth and optimum patient care

🎄IT'S BACK! After a two-year break, the holiday wreath fundraiser is BACK! The holidays are right around the corner, and...
10/13/2026

🎄IT'S BACK! After a two-year break, the holiday wreath fundraiser is BACK!

The holidays are right around the corner, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with fresh, fragrant holiday wreaths and centerpieces, all while supporting a great cause?! 🎄✨

The NAU Dental Hygiene SADHA students are excited to bring back their Holiday Wreath Fundraiser, and they would love your support!

🎁 Here's what's available:
12" Tabletop Centerpiece – $25
22" Noble Fir Wreath – $30
28" Mixed Evergreen Wreath – $40

These beautiful, fresh greenery arrangements are perfect for decorating your home, gifting to friends and family, or spreading a little holiday cheer!

📅 ORDER DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH!

📍 Local pickup and delivery ONLY: November 30 – December 8

📦 Not local? No problem! Direct delivery options are also available for those who live outside the area! Just email us for details.

💌 Ready to order or have questions? Email SADHA at [email protected], and They'll be happy to help!

Every purchase helps support our hardworking dental hygiene students, and we are so grateful for our community's continued support! 💙🦷

Please note: This fundraiser is organized and conducted by the NAU SADHA student organization, not the NAU Dental Hygiene Program.

🦷✨ CALLING ALL LITTLE SMILES! ✨🦷The NAU Dental Hygiene Kiddie Clinic is coming up on Thursday, November 5th! 📅Thanks to ...
10/07/2026

🦷✨ CALLING ALL LITTLE SMILES! ✨🦷

The NAU Dental Hygiene Kiddie Clinic is coming up on Thursday, November 5th! 📅

Thanks to the generous support of Delta Dental of Arizona, we’re excited to once again offer FREE preventive dental services for kids in our community!

Healthy habits start young, and our dental hygiene students are ready to help keep those little smiles happy, healthy, and sparkling! 😁✨

🕘 Appointment Times:
9:00 AM • 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 2:30 PM

📍 NAU Dental Hygiene Clinic
📞 Call: 928-523-3500
📧 Email: [email protected]

And did we mention… IT’S FREE?! 🙌🦷

Appointments are limited, so grab a spot while they’re still available!

📣 Help us spread the smiles! Tag or share this with a parent, grandparent, friend, or family member who may be interested. We’d love to see as many kiddos from our community as possible! 🥰🪥✨

Fall clinic appointments available now! Wednesdays at 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm, and Thursdays at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm. Call 928...
09/22/2026

Fall clinic appointments available now! Wednesdays at 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm, and Thursdays at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm. Call 928-523-3500 to schedule!

Save the Date!
09/10/2026

Save the Date!

09/02/2026

This summer, NAU’s College of Health and Human Services welcomed the new Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene, Chad Webb. We sat down with him to hear his goals for the program…

We have some BIG and exciting news to share!Mark your calendars📅; the big reveal is dropping this Friday! Any guesses? 🤔
08/12/2026

We have some BIG and exciting news to share!
Mark your calendars📅; the big reveal is dropping this Friday!
Any guesses? 🤔

06/30/2026

Attention Alumni: We are applying for the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) again this year.
This scholarship has supported many students in their educational achievement. If you graduated from the NAU Dental Hygiene Program from 2022-2025, we need your assistance!
Information about your practice location is essential in developing a strong application.
The survey will take no more than 5 minutes.

Please complete the NAU 2022-2025 class survey by July 10th https://qualtrics.nau.edu/jfe/form/SV_eDlVBQTKtBv2RX8.

The Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Department is growing, and we are excited to be hiring an Assistant Clini...
06/16/2026

The Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Department is growing, and we are excited to be hiring an Assistant Clinical Professor/Junior Clinic Lead!
If you are passionate about educating the next generation of dental hygienists, mentoring students in the clinic, and contributing to a nationally recognized program, we would love to hear from you.
What makes this position special is the incredible team you will be joining. Our faculty and staff are dedicated, collaborative, supportive, and deeply committed to student success. We work together to create an engaging learning environment while providing high-quality care to our community through our on-campus clinic.

For more than 50 years, the NAU Dental Hygiene Program has been preparing exceptional dental hygiene professionals, and we are proud of the positive culture, innovation, and student-centered approach that define our department.

If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in dental hygiene education, please consider applying and sharing this opportunity with your network.

Position closes July 13, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague to our amazing team!

About the Department/College The College of Health and Human Services is Northern Arizona’s hub for inclusive and equitable health and wellness education. With programs available in Flagstaff, online, and at 20+ statewide sites, we prepare high-quality professionals to lend a healing hand. The Den...

The Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Department is growing, and we are excited to be hiring an Assistant Clini...
06/09/2026

The Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Department is growing, and we are excited to be hiring an Assistant Clinical Professor/Junior Clinic Lead!

If you are passionate about educating the next generation of dental hygienists, mentoring students in the clinic, and contributing to a nationally recognized program, we would love to hear from you.

What makes this position special is the incredible team you will be joining. Our faculty and staff are dedicated, collaborative, supportive, and deeply committed to student success. We work together to create an engaging learning environment while providing high-quality care to our community through our on-campus clinic.

For more than 50 years, the NAU Dental Hygiene Program has been preparing exceptional dental hygiene professionals, and we are proud of the positive culture, innovation, and student-centered approach that define our department.

If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in dental hygiene education, please consider applying and sharing this opportunity with your network.

Position closes July 13, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague to our amazing team!

About the Department/College The College of Health and Human Services is Northern Arizona’s hub for inclusive and equitable health and wellness education. With programs available in Flagstaff, online, and at 20+ statewide sites, we prepare high-quality professionals to lend a healing hand. The Den...

Smiles, scrubs, and a whole lot of tears… I mean hard work 😅🦷 The NAU Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 officially made it ✨ ...
05/08/2026

Smiles, scrubs, and a whole lot of tears… I mean hard work 😅🦷 The NAU Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 officially made it ✨ Happy Graduation Day! Here’s to healthy smiles, lifelong friendships, and the next chapter of changing lives one patient at a time. We are so proud of you all 🎓💙

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208 E Pine Knoll Drive Building 66, Second Floor
Flagstaff, AZ
86011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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