ACTIVE COURSE 2024-2025
The Presov Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene, offered at Campus Ludes, is an exciting educational pathway in the field of dental hygiene.
The program aims to train highly qualified professionals who play a key role in promoting and maintaining oral health.
During the course of study, students develop advanced skills in dental anatomy, physiology, oral pathology and dental hygiene techniques.
The curriculum focuses on hands-on learning, enabling students to acquire the essential skills of the profession through laboratory sessions and internships. Students work closely with experienced faculty in the field of dental hygiene, who provide quality instruction and personalized support.
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to provide dental hygiene treatments, educate and raise awareness of the importance of proper oral hygiene and the prevention of dental disease. Through effective communication and a thorough understanding of preventive practices, the graduate will be able to promote a healthy lifestyle and provide personalized advice to maintain good oral health.
- Italian Language
- 3 years
- 180 ECTS
- On-campus presence

Professional Profile
DENTAL HYGIENIST
PROFESSIONAL FIELDS
Dental hygienists have multiple professional opportunities in areas such as private practice, dental clinics, research and education, health promotion, public health, and the dental industry.
The dental hygienist plays a key role in promoting and safeguarding the oral health of patients. He or she provides oral hygiene services, such as teeth cleaning, tartar removal, and fluoride application. In addition, the dental hygienist plays a key role in preventing dental disease by educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
The primary goal of the dental hygienist is to promote optimal oral health for the overall well-being of patients.
Study plan
Fill out the form below to download the syllabus, regulations and guide:

Why Us?
stimulating and innovative environment
constant updating of trends and developments in the specific field
state-of-the-art learning tools
Campus Ludes cosmopolitan environment
Serene environment
teachers with long professional experience and industry experts
modern technologies for teaching
engaging and stimulating learning
Lugano city of sport
Safe city
To be admitted to the Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene program, the candidate must hold one of the following diplomas:
- Level 5 MQF Diploma: “Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturità” (Italian system)
- Diploma or Certificate of the first cycle
- Higher education certificate or equivalent international qualification (e.g., “CESS” – Belgian system)
- Baccalauréat (French system)
- Federal Diploma (Swiss system)
And passed the entrance exam.
ADMISSION EXAM FEE
- To be paid, only for the first year of the course, at the time of registration for the admission exam (in accordance with the provisions of the admission request)
CHF 350 (Swiss francs three hundred fifty)
ENROLLMENT FEE
- To be paid each year, for the entire duration of the course, to be enrolled for the academic year (in accordance with the provisions of the admission request)
CHF 1,200 (Swiss francs one thousand two hundred)
ANNUAL TUITION FEE
- To be paid each year, for the entire duration of the course, to be enrolled for the academic year (in accordance with the provisions of the admission request)
CHF 15,500 (Swiss francs fifteen thousand five hundred)
GRADUATION FEE
- To be paid, only in the last year of the course, before accessing the Thesis Defense session (in accordance with the provisions of the admission request)
CHF 2,000 (Swiss francs two thousand)
- To be paid, only in the last year of the course, before accessing the State Exam session (in accordance with the provisions of the admission request)
CHF 2,000 (Swiss francs two thousand)
The title “Bachelor in Dental Hygiene,” issued by Presov, is a European title and therefore recognized in all countries of the European Union, based on Directive 2005/36/EC.
In this regard, it is important to specify that for the purpose of recognition, each State may, at its discretion, require additional internship, supplementary examination, or other requirements.
For the recognition of the professional qualification in Italy, the student can:
To obtain authorization to practice the profession in Italy, the graduate must submit an application to the Ministry of Health. It is important to specify that for the purpose of recognition, each State may, at its discretion, require additional internship, supplementary examination, or other requirements (See Directive 2005/36/EC and Directive 2013/55/UE).
Reference link: www.salute.gov.it
For the recognition of the professional qualification in Italy, the student may:
To obtain authorization to practice the profession in Italy, the graduate must submit an application to the Ministry of Health. It is important to specify that for the purpose of recognition, each State may, at its discretion, require additional internship, supplementary examination, or other requirements (See Directive 2005/36/EC and Directive 2013/55/UE).
Reference link: www.salute.gov.it
For the recognition of the professional qualification in Switzerland, the student may:
To obtain recognition of the diploma in Switzerland, the graduate must submit an application to the CRS (Swiss Red Cross) in Bern. It is important to specify that for the purpose of recognition, each State may, at its discretion, require additional internship, supplementary examination, or other requirements (See Directive 2005/36/EC and Directive 2013/55/UE).
Once the diploma is recognized by the CRS, the graduate must request authorization to practice the profession of dental hygienist as an employee in the Canton of Ticino from the Health Office in Bellinzona (LSan Law).
Each Canton has its competent office for this procedure, which must be followed to legally practice the profession of dental hygienist in Switzerland.
Reference links: www.redcross.ch
Reference links: www4.ti.ch
ADMISSION TEST
Start your journey to becoming a Dental Hygienist now
ENROLL
Join the students of Campus Ludes in Lugano
ORIENTATION
Find out what is the ideal study path for your future