Dental Hygiene Program
Become a Dental Hygienist
Moreno Valley College's Dental Hygiene Program is the only community college based dental hygiene program in the Inland Empire. The program educates future registered dental hygienists who graduate prepared to address the oral health needs of our diverse community. We look forward to seeing you as a student in the program or a patient in the clinic.
About the Program
The Dental Hygiene program provides students the ability to develop their clinical skills in our 30-chair clinic with state-of-the-art equipment. Not only are students provided with an environment that supports adult learning, they also receive opportunities for leadership development, life-long learning and community involvement.
Dental Hygiene Clinic
Students provide comprehensive, patient-centered, preventive services to patients at our on campus dental hygiene clinic from September through July. These services are available to the community, students, faculty and staff, and are provided under the direct supervision of registered dental hygienists and dentists.
Program Highlights
Hands-On Learning
State-of-the-Art Facilities
A History of Excellence
Fully Accredited
Information Sessions
All students interested in the MVC Dental Hygiene Program are encouraged to attend an information session. Topics include program costs, application deadlines, prerequisites, and you'll have an opportunity to ask questions.
Session Dates
- November 13, 2026
- December 4, 2026
- January 8, 2027
- February 5, 2027
- March 12, 2027
More Information
- Sessions are online. Call the Dental Hygiene program to register for virtual information sessions, held via Zoom. You will be provided the link and passcode two days prior to the event.
- Space is limited. Please make sure to register with the program to attend.
- Sessions are about 1 hour long.
Accreditation
The Moreno Valley College Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements." 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. Visit the Commission's website. The next site visit is scheduled for 2027.
A copy of the Dental Hygiene Educational Standards, the Commission's policies and procedures used in the accreditation process, and the policy on complaints/third party comments are available for review on the CODA website.
The Dental Hygiene Program Goals and Competencies were developed to adhere to licensure and accreditation mandates, and is the industry standard.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS
Moreno Valley College Dental Hygiene Program
Date posted: November 3, 2026
The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Each year, students are notified of the opportunity and the procedure to file a complaint with the Commission.
Students are informed of the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s complaint process. The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.
Commission on Dental Accreditation401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611-4250
Telephone: (800) 232-6108
A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at the address and telephone number above.
Concerns about an individual grade, evaluation, progression decision, or disciplinary action are handled through the program and College grievance and due-process procedures in the Student Handbook. The Dental Hygiene Board of California also reviews complaints about compliance with California dental hygiene educational program requirements; its contact information is in the Student Handbook.
This notice is also in the Student Handbook (External Oversight and Complaint Information) and in the Student Agreement and Evidence of Understanding
NOTICE OF THIRD-PARTY COMMENT
- Institution: Moreno Valley College, Riverside Community College District
- Program to be reviewed: Dental Hygiene
- Site visit dates: February 24–25, 2027
- Date posted: November 3, 2026
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will conduct a site visit of the Moreno Valley College Dental Hygiene Program on February 24–25, 2027. Students, faculty, patients, program administrators, dental-related organizations, and members of the public are invited to submit third-party comments about the program.
60-DAY DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS IN THE COMMISSION OFFICE: DECEMBER 28, 2026.
Please email comments to the appropriate CODA staff member. Staff email addresses are listed in the staff directory on the Commission’s website. Comments should not be mailed. Signed or unsigned comments will be accepted. Names and signatures will be removed before comments are forwarded to the program. Comments must pertain only to the accreditation standards for the Dental Hygiene program or to the policies and procedures used in the Commission’s accreditation process.
A copy of the accreditation standards and the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 1 (312) 440-4653 or by email
Contact Us
We are here to help! A counselor can guide you to the steps you need to get started.
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Phone(951) 571-6431 -
LocationDental Education Center
Moreno Valley College
16130 Lasselle Street
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
