BSc in Dental Hygiene in North Las Vegas United States | College of Southern Nevada

The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene serves as the foundational program equipping students to become licensed oral health professionals. Graduates will specialize in preventive care as part of the dental team, delivering health education, administering local anesthetics, performing dental cleanings, taking dental radiographs, and applying fluoride treatments. This comprehensive curriculum readies students for expanded dental hygiene roles across public health sectors, educational settings, administrative positions, research fields, management roles, and collaborative healthcare environments.

Program Learning Objectives
Deliver comprehensive oral care through preventive and therapeutic treatments while supporting patients in reaching their dental wellness objectives.
Apply research methodologies, critical thinking approaches, and self-evaluation techniques to assess information scientifically and efficiently.
Implement oral health initiatives and disease prevention programs for diverse communities through various professional capacities.
Examine dental hygiene practice considerations using ethical frameworks, evidence-based practices, and professional accountability standards.