 The
program leading to a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene is
designed to prepare the graduate to successfully enter the oral
health profession of dental hygiene in any one of the six designated
roles of the dental hygienist as defined by the American Dental
Hygienists' Association: clinician, educator/health promoter,
manager, researcher, consumer advocate and change agent. In addition,
graduates are prepared to continue their education in graduate
or professional programs. Students are required to complete all
dental hygiene courses with a grade of C or higher. The program
is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is
the only Bachelor's degree program |
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in the State of Illinois and
one of the premier programs in the country. The
curriculum is designed to incorporate advances in technology
in the oral health field and is composed of 120 hours of academic
course work to be completed in four years. Completion of the
baccalaureate degree at a comprehensive university provides students
with the opportunity for an excellent education and preparation
fora successful professional career. In addition to the traditional
courses in dental hygiene, this Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene
provides additional preparation in the provision of periodontal
care and an internship in caring for rural health and geriatric
populations. Integration of the dental hygiene professional courses
over a three-year period allows the student extra supervised
clinical practice prior to graduation. |
