Since its inception in 2013, Eastern International College’s Dental Hygiene Program has been a pioneer in the dental hygiene education field. Located in Jersey City, NJ, Eastern International College’s Dental Hygiene Program began as an associate degree in dental hygiene. Over the years, the program has grown, evolved and adapted to meet the changing needs of the dental professions and its students.
In 2020, a significant milestone was reached when the program was approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) to award a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH). This approval marked a pivotal moment, expanding opportunities for students and setting a higher standard for dental hygiene education. Eastern International College became the first and only BSDH program in the state of New Jersey, a distinction the school holds with pride and responsibility.
The BSDH degree consists of 45 credit hours of general education followed by 78 hours of dental hygiene education. With a focus on advanced education to help prepare students for expanded roles in clinical practice, leadership, research, education and advocacy, the BSDH degree provides a wide range of opportunities within oral health care.

STUDENTS

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Congratulations Class of 2026!!!

2026 EIC Awards

2026 JoAnn Gurenlian

Student Leadership Award

This award is presented to one second year student at each New Jersey Dental Hygiene Program who exhibits outstanding leadership qualities. This award will assist NJDHA in identifying future leaders in the Dental Hygiene profession.

Congratulations to Mayar Abdelmalak

Valedictorian: Janine Coan
Salutatorian: Azul Couto
Gurenlian Student Leadership Award: Mayar Abdelmalak
Colgate STAR Award: Karly Morgan
Crest Oral B Proud Award: Kelly De La Cruz
Excellence in Instrumentation Award: Kathleen Villalva
Patient Management Award: Lia Samartano
Community Dentistry & Dental Public Health Award: Esther Asumadu
Rising Star Award: Alana BillanAward of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion & Cultural Diversity: Klaudia YoussefHelping Hand Award: Gabriella Calderon