Program Overview

Introduction to Dental Hygiene Programs

The department offers a fully accredited, two-year Dental Hygiene Program, leading to a post-degree certificate or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. This program is notable for being the only one in the Houston area to offer this degree.

Program Details

Overview

Licensed dental hygienists with a bachelor's degree in any discipline may pursue an online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene. The programs emphasize prevention, patient education, critical thinking, and collaboration with the broader dental team.

Program Emphasis

• Prevention
  • Focus on preventive measures in dental hygiene
• Patient Education
  • Educating patients on proper dental hygiene practices
• Critical Thinking
  • Developing critical thinking skills for effective dental hygiene practice
• Collaboration
  • Collaborating with the broader dental team for comprehensive patient care

Available Degrees

• Post-degree certificate in Dental Hygiene
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
• Online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene for licensed dental hygienists with a bachelor's degree in any discipline