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A dental hygienist is a licensed oral health specialist focused on prevention. They deliver education, clinical care, and therapeutic services to enhance overall wellness by maintaining oral health. Collaborating with dental teams, hygienists help prevent and manage dental conditions. These registered professionals practice in diverse environments. While commonly seen in private dental practices performing essential disease detection and prevention services, hygienists also work in nursing homes, hospitals, corporate wellness centers, schools, and public health clinics. In public health roles, they conduct research and population studies to assess oral health requirements for specific groups including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher