BS in Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Program Description
The Department of Dental Hygiene at UHM offers the only dental hygiene program in the state. It provides the educational preparation required by the dental hygienist to provide oral health care and education to the people of Hawai'i, the continental United States, and the Pacific Basin.
Students completing the bachelor of science in dental hygiene qualify for admission to the national and state board dental hygiene examinations for licensure to practice dental hygiene under the supervision of dentists in dental offices and public health and other dental hygiene settings.
The bachelor of science in dental hygiene maximizes opportunity for students to continue their education. It offers professional training to broaden and deepen knowledge and skills, as well as a foundation for personal and professional development, and assures opportunities for admission to graduate work.
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