Dental hygiene
Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist
Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.
- We’ll help you earn your DA
- Then we map RDH programs that take it
- Admission checklist tracked to acceptance
Dental hygiene
- DA
- RDH
The payoff.
Figures are national medians. Your state, shift, and employer will vary.
How this pathway works.
- 1
Earn your DA
We help you become certified. Already hold your DA? Skip ahead. Everything you complete counts toward the next rung.
- 2
Map RDH programs
See RDH programs side by side: prerequisites, entrance exams, tuition, and timelines.
- 3
Track your admission checklist
Every remaining requirement (TEAS, prerequisite courses, references, applications) becomes a checklist item you can finish one by one.
- 4
Apply and get accepted
When your checklist is green, you apply with everything schools ask for. No surprises.
Institutions where you'll finish
Common questions.
How long does the DA to RDH pathway take?
Most students complete this pathway in about 2 years, depending on prerequisites already met and whether you study full- or part-time.
Do I need my DA credential before I start?
No. The pathway starts with enrolling in a DA program, and we help you do that. If you already hold the credential, you skip ahead: your experience and coursework count toward the next program's admission requirements.
How much more can I earn after finishing?
Nationally, the median jump is from about $45,000 to $87,000 a year. Pay varies by state, employer, and shift.
Which schools offer this pathway?
Dozens of accredited institutions across the US offer the destination program, including Albany State University, Allegany College of Maryland, All-State Career School.
Is TransitionU free to use?
Yes. Mapping your credentials, comparing programs, and tracking your admission checklist are all free for students.