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CODA Dental Hygiene Programs: Online Prerequisite Acceptance Guide

There are 335+ CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs in the US. Most accept regionally accredited online prerequisites — including virtual labs. Here is how to verify your specific target program's policy before you enroll in a single course.

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The 5-Question Verification Framework

Before enrolling in any prerequisite for a specific CODA program, email the admissions coordinator with these five questions. This process takes 10 minutes and protects your entire investment.

1Does your program accept prerequisites from regionally accredited institutions? (UIU is HLC regionally accredited — confirm this meets your standard.)
2Does your program accept online lab components? (UIU's science courses include virtual labs — confirm this satisfies your lab requirement.)
3What is the recency requirement for science prerequisites? (Most programs: 5 years. Verify the specific window.)
4Are prerequisites accepted in-progress at time of application? (Useful if you are completing courses during the application cycle.)
5Are there minimum grade requirements for prerequisites? (Most programs: C or C+ minimum; competitive programs may informally expect B or higher.)

Sample CODA Program Profiles

Representative examples of how CODA programs structure their prerequisite requirements. Always verify current requirements directly with each program.

Program	A&P Required	Micro Required	Online Accepted	Recency
Oxnard College DH (CA)	✓ I & II	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	5 years
Southwestern College DH (CA)	✓ I & II	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	5 years
Sacramento City College DH (CA)	✓ I & II	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	5 years
Community college programs (general)	✓ I & II	✓ Majority	Verify per program	Usually 5 years
University-based programs	✓ I & II	✓ Majority	Verify per program	Usually 5–7 years

* Requirements change. Always verify directly with each program's admissions office. Last reviewed May 2026. Find CODA-accredited programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a list of all CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs?

The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) maintains an official searchable directory of accredited programs at coda.ada.org. The ADEA (American Dental Education Association) also maintains a searchable program database at adea.org. Both directories are updated regularly and are the authoritative sources for program lists.

Do all CODA programs have the same prerequisites?

No — CODA sets standards for program content (Standard 2-8b), not for applicant prerequisites. Individual programs set their own prerequisite requirements within that framework. This is why prerequisites vary across programs. Most require A&P I & II and Microbiology; specific requirements for Chemistry, Biology, and general education courses vary significantly.

What is the ADEA application for dental hygiene programs?

Most dental hygiene programs use the ADEA DHCAS (Dental Hygiene Centralized Application Service) — similar to CASPA for PA school. DHCAS allows applicants to submit one application to multiple programs. Prerequisite transcripts are submitted through DHCAS to all participating programs.