Dental Hygiene - Accreditation

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PATIENT CARE CLINIC

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.

CONTACT US

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