EIC is no longer accepting students for this Program.

The dental hygienist is a member of the oral health team who provides treatment to prevent oral health diseases. Clinical skills include performing oral health assessments, examining head, neck and oral regions for disease, exposing and processing dental radiographs, other diagnostic assessments, debridement (removing) of deposits from the tooth structures, applying sealants and fluoride to prevent decay, providing nutritional counseling for maintenance of the oral cavity, fabricate athletic mouth guards, and other patient services allowed by the State Board of Dentistry. Dental hygienists are oral health educators within the community and plan oral health promotion strategies to better inform and serve their patients. The curriculum covers a two-year program culminating in an AAS degree. The DH program teaches the student the essential theoretical and hands-on knowledge to compete for entry-level positions in the field.

The Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene in Jersey City, NJ has accreditation from the American Dental Association (ADA) and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). In New Jersey, dental hygienists are required to be licensed by the NJ State Board of Registration and Examination in Dentistry (the Board) in order to practice. Graduates are eligible to apply to the Board for licensure to become NJ registered dental hygienists by taking the requisite examinations. However, since State licensure requirements are not controlled by the College and are subject to change without notice, Eastern International College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible for licensure in New Jersey, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

The Eastern International College Associate Degree program in Dental Hygiene has accreditation from the American Dental Association (ADA) and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). It is only offered only at our Jersey City main campus. Because each level of coursework builds on the knowledge gained in the last, students are required to successfully complete all courses in order to progress to the subsequent semester.