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)

Department Announcements
The entering class has been selected for the fall of 2013 and status letters have been mailed. The application status will not be communicated over the phone or through email.
Posted: 05/10/2013 09:05 am

New immunization requirements for Health Sciences students effective 10/1/12. See Information Here.
New Health Science Drug Screen Requirements for Health Science Students. See Memo Here.
Posted: 10/01/2012 09:14 am

Change in the Admissions Ranking Score Beginning with the 2012-13 admissions cycle bonus points will be awarded for direct patient care experience such as employment as a chairside dental assistant, certified nurse aid, occupational therapy assistant, etc.
Posted: 09/12/2012 10:18 am