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Details: Dental Hygiene - Entry Level Program, Major

MajorDental Hygiene - Entry Level Program

麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 Bachelor of Science (BSDH) in dental hygiene combines quality classroom instruction with professional training in Kansas鈥� largest dental hygiene clinic for student education. Graduates are well prepared for advanced study鈥攁nd for high-paying careers in a variety of health care settings.

Learn how dental hygiene is the right fit for you.

 How to Apply to the Program
 
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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the dental hygiene program, you must:

  • Be enrolled in, or admitted to, WSU
  • Have completed, or have plans to complete, the prerequisite requirements the spring semester before beginning the fall program
  • Have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Submit application materials by the established deadline

Inside the Program

As a dental hygiene student you will gain valuable hands-on applied learning and clinic experience at the Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic.

Dental hygiene students gain real-world experience through dental hygiene clinic

As a dental hygiene student you will gain valuable hands-on applied learning and clinic experience at the Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic. The clinic is open to the public and offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational services. Services are provided by dental hygiene students under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygiene instructors and dentists.

Students also participate in a variety of community activities, including educating local elementary schools and senior centers about good oral hygiene and volunteering at the Kansas Medical Mission of Mercy event.

Curriculum

The entry-level program curriculum lasts five semesters. You鈥檒l start your coursework in your junior year after completion of all prerequisite courses and general education requirements. Once you complete the degree, you are eligible to take the appropriate examinations for licensure. WSU鈥檚 dental hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Careers

A dental hygiene degree from 麻豆破解版 State will help you start鈥攐r upgrade鈥攜our career in this high-paying, high-demand field. Graduates find work in research, teaching and clinical practice in a wide range of settings.

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