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The 128-credit Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene opens doors to multiple career paths in the dental field. This well-rounded program boosts professional skills while creating diverse job possibilities for graduates. Dental hygienists can explore positions as administrators, clinicians, instructors, or venture into corporate environments, business ownership, community health initiatives, and scientific research - all while gaining the expertise needed to thrive across different professional areas.
The BSDH Dental Hygiene program provides multiple educational pathways. Students can follow the standard BSDH Dental Hygiene Concentration track, designed as a traditional four-year undergraduate program combining general education, scientific foundations, clinical training, and theoretical coursework, with hands-on clinical experience in years two and three. This program is available as either fully on-campus or hybrid formats.
For those holding an associate degree in dental hygiene, the BS Degree Completion program offers online coursework with transfer credit options. Alternatively, the BSDH Dental Science Concentration prepares students for dental school or other healthcare fields by incorporating necessary prerequisite courses. Transfer students benefit from a specialized BSDH curriculum designed for accelerated completion. Admissions counselors help prospective students navigate these choices during informational meetings to align educational options with individual career objectives.