Program Overview

Introduction to Dental Hygiene Program

The Dental Hygiene program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent dental hygienists.

Program Description

The program focuses on the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, with an emphasis on patient assessment, diagnosis, and care planning. Students learn about the importance of oral health in relation to overall health and well-being.

Program Requirements

• Completion of prerequisite courses in sciences and mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
• Minimum GPA requirement
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Admission Criteria

• Academic performance
• Relevant work experience
• Personal qualities and characteristics

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Dental Hygiene program vary depending on the student's residency status and other factors.

Research Areas

• Oral health disparities
• Dental public health
• Pediatric dental hygiene
• Dental hygiene education

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Dental Hygiene program are prepared to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and become licensed dental hygienists. They are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including private dental practices, community health clinics, and educational institutions.