The program can be completed in two years. It is a 2+2 program, meaning applicants must have already completed 57 credits of prerequisite coursework within five years of applying to the program.
The Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene at UM is one of five dental hygiene programs offered at the university. Visit the University of Southern California's website.Įstablished in 1807, the University of Maryland - Baltimore was the founding campus of the University System of Maryland and has one of the oldest schools of dentistry in the nation.
Throughout the program, students work in the university’s faculty-supervised clinic, and they also gain experience by offering free service programs at health fairs and other community events. Previous coursework is transferable there is no time limit for completion, but it is recommended that it be no more than five years before applying for the degree. Approximately 35–40 applicants are admitted to the program each year. Courses include oral biochemistry, oral radiology, periodontal diseases, head and neck anatomy, infection control, pain and anxiety control, principles of pharmacology, and geriatric and special patient care. The program is spread over five trimesters and requires 88 units to complete. USC students learn to evaluate patients’ medical and dental histories in order to provide the best care possible, and they are also trained in disease prevention and nutrition. The Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene provides coursework in the basic sciences as well as ethics, values, and skills necessary for a dental hygienist. Located in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is the oldest private research institution in California. A total of 82.5 credits are required at PU to complete the program combined with 48 credits of prerequisite coursework, totaling 130.5 credits earned for the degree. The dental hygiene program accepts 32 students per year. Students also gain experience working in a community hospital, clinics, and a long-term care facility.Ĭourses include dental radiology, Spanish for dental professions, periodontics, cariology, oral medicine, pain management, dental hygiene care for diverse populations, and restorative dental procedures. The program also includes work in a 16-chair dental hygiene clinic with a focus on patients who have limited access to dental care. Students study in state-of-the-art classrooms and gain experience in clinical facilities. A two-year Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene (BSDH) program is offered for students who have already completed their prerequisite coursework it is only offered as a full-time course option. #25 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus (OH)Įstablished in 1849, Pacific University is a liberal arts school located in Forest Grove, Oregon. #24 University of New Haven West Haven (CT) #22 University of New Mexico Albuquerque (NM) #21 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio (TX) #20 Minnesota State University at Mankato Mankato (MN) #19 Midwestern State University Wichita Falls (TX) #18 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City (MO) #17 University of Louisiana-Monroe Monroe (LA) #15 West Virginia University Morgantown (WV) #14 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans (LA) #13 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff (AZ) #12 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston (TX) #11 Loma Linda University Loma Linda (CA) #10 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston (MA) #9 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu (HI) #8 Eastern Washington University Cheney (WA) #7 Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls (OR) #6 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond (VA) #5 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman (OK) #4 West Coast University Multiple Locations #3 University of Maryland-Baltimore Baltimore (MD) #2 University of Southern California Los Angeles (CA)