Dental Hygiene
Welcome to the Dental Hygiene Department

A dental hygienist is a licensed health care professional. Dental hygiene is the science and practice of the recognition, treatment, and prevention of oral diseases. Graduates of the Dental Hygiene program are eligible to work in any number of health care settings such as private dental offices, schools, and nursing homes.

Our program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-2678; 312.440.2695; www.ada.org)

The Dental Hygiene Program is soliciting third-party comments in preparation for our February 14, 2012 Program review. Click here for more information.
Department Announcements
We are currently accepting patients for the Spring Semester. Please call 223-5710 to schedule your screening appointment.
Posted: 01/04/2012 09:33 am

Students must follow the posted immunization schedules. The minimum time intervals must be met. Travel or accelerated schedules are NOT acceptable for Health Sciences Students. Please review immunization page for the most recent updates!
Posted: 02/04/2009 08:52 am

Law Mandates Meningitis Shot for New, Former Students Under 30
Posted: 09/28/2011 10:38 am