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Dental Hygiene students obtain the practicum hours necessary for dental hygiene licensure at City Tech on campus
in the patient care clinic.
All patient care is provided under the supervision of licensed Dental Hygienists and Dentists.
The City Tech patient care clinic provides oral health services to the surrounding tristate area.
The Dental Hygiene program encourages potential students to schedule a dental hygiene appointment and see the
process of care provided to the community.
To schedule an appointment:
Call 718-260-5074 or email DentalHygiene@citytech.cuny.edu
For Patient Care Clinic Hours and Information, click here.
285 Jay Street
Academic Building 701 (A-701)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Email: DentalHygiene@citytech.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-260-5070
Accreditation
CODA Statement
NYCCT Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission's web address is: https://coda.ada.org. CODA Complaints Policy is available here: https://coda.ada.org/policies-and-guidelines/file-a-complaint
Accreditation Status
In February 2018, the Dental Hygiene Program was granted the accreditation status of Approval (without reporting requirements). The next accreditation site visit is scheduled for March 2025.
Licensing (Credential) Exam Statistics
| Year | *Passing Rate PTCE | *Passing Rate CSCE | *NBDHE % Passing rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96% | 100% | 90% |
| 2022 | 78% | 100% | 97.5% |
| 2023 | 89% | 100% | 89% |
| 2024 | 98% | 100% | 94% (in progress) |
*Candidates’ first attempt
SPTCE — Simulated Patient Treatment Clinical Examination (information)
CSCE — Computer-Simulated Clinical Examination (information)
DHNBE — National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (information)
Completion Rate
| Year | Enrolled | Graduated | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 67 | 79% |
| 2022 | 47 | 41 | 87% |
| 2023 | 43 | 37 | 86% |
| 2024 | 78 | 63 | 81% |
Articulation Agreement
HS MOU - School of Professional Studies - Dental Hygiene - Clara Barton HS