The Dental Hygiene program equips students with specialized skills essential for a career as a dental hygienist. The curriculum emphasizes prophylaxis (removing calculus, stains, and deposits from teeth), preventing oral diseases, and the hygienist's role as a dental health educator.
The Dental Hygiene program equips students with specialized skills essential for a career as a dental hygienist. The curriculum emphasizes prophylaxis (removing calculus, stains, and deposits from teeth), preventing oral diseases, and the hygienist's role as a dental health educator. Graduates are prepared to provide services in various settings, including dental offices, schools, prisons, hospitals, public health departments, and industrial facilities. Additionally, the Dental Hygiene program holds full accreditation from the American Dental Association.
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Admissions

To be admitted to or continue in the Dental Hygiene Program, students must possess the essential skills and abilities required to perform effectively as a dental hygienist. Reasonable accommodations will be considered individually; however, candidates must demonstrate the capacity to work independently.
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Commission on Dental Accreditation

American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-4653

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Admissions Information, Requirements, and more!

For more information, contact

Desiree Schierholz
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene Coordinator
Office: Rm. L160
Phone: 708-709-7706
dschierholz@prairiestate.edu