Dental
Hygiene Program
 The
Dental Hygiene (DH) program prepares the student to provide comprehensive
therapeutic oral health care and preventative education directly
to diverse population groups in both clinical and community environments.
An integral part of the dental team, the dental hygienist provides
valuable oral health care services which may include oral assessments
and oral cancer screenings, removing deposits from the teeth, exposing
and processing dental radiographs, the administration of local anesthesia,
nutritional counseling, sealant placement, fluoride treatments and
preventative education.
Program
Mission:
The
Dental Hygiene Program is committed to providing a diverse learning
environment built on a strong theoretical base in: psychological
sciences, basic sciences, and evidence-based, state-of-the-art dental
hygiene sciences.
Career
Options:
- Private
Dental Offices
- Hospitals
- Nursing
Homes
- Public
Health Clinics
- Education
- Research
- Office
Management
- Business
Administration
- Dental
Company Representatives
|
