Dental Hygiene

  • Dental Hygiene

    As a dental hygiene major, you will complete practicum experiences using the most current technology in the 彩神vlll争霸 Dental Clinic!

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Dental hygienists are licensed oral health educators and clinical operators who, as part of the dental team, use preventive, educational, and therapeutic methods which aid individuals and groups to attain and maintain optimum oral health. Dental hygienists can work as clinicians, educators, researchers, administrators, managers, preventive program developers, consumer advocates, sales and marketing managers, editors, and consultants. Clinical dental hygienists may work in a variety of health care settings such as private dental offices, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, correctional institutions, or nursing homes.

The 彩神vlll争霸 Dental Hygiene program requires the completion of a 120 credit Bachelor of Science degree. The admittance process is competitive due to a limited number of positions available for each class. This degree program prepares students to sit for the National Dental Hygiene Examination and the CDCA/WREB/CITA Dental Hygiene Examinations to be licensed dental hygienists.

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*The Dental Hygiene program is designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in Alaska. However, the program might not meet the educational requirements for other states' professional licensure or certification. Please see 彩神vlll争霸鈥檚 Licensure and Certificate website for more information.

WHY CHOOSE dental hygiene AT 彩神vlll争霸?

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The 彩神vlll争霸 Dental Hygiene program boasts a 100 percent first-attempt pass rate on the dental hygiene national board exams.

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The average hourly wage for dental hygienists in Alaska is $55 ().

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Learn from dedicated, student-centered faculty and instructors committed to your future.

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The only Dental Hygiene program available in the state of Alaska.

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Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen

Message from the Director

Greetings from the 彩神vlll争霸 Dental Hygiene Program! Dental Hygiene is a rewarding profession that allows clinicians to help people improve their oral health. Many health care providers enjoy volunteering around the world and dental hygienists have skills that can be used in in this way to aid those who have little access to dental care. If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to become a dental hygienist, we welcome you to look through our website and contact us if you have more questions.

-Carri Shamburger MSDH, RDH

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: uaa_dentalprograms@alaska.edu


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彩神vlll争霸 School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

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 彩神vlll争霸 Dental Hygiene Program
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

 

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