Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene is a Bachelor program taught at Midwestern State University, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Midwestern State University prepares students for work as licensed dental professionals. The program focuses on preventive oral health care and includes educational and clinical preparation. Graduates provide a range of services and can pursue career options in clinical work, administrative or managerial roles, education, consumer advocacy, research, and change agency.

The program is described as offering comprehensive dental hygiene treatment through a complete, sequential, and fully monitored system of care, with academic and clinical education used to build qualifications for dental professionals. The program also emphasizes a positive and rewarding academic environment and opportunities for faculty and student involvement in service activities connected to personal development goals.

The minimum requirements for admission in Dental Hygiene at Midwestern State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Midwestern State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Midwestern State University as pre-requiste for admission in Dental Hygiene.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

General Qualifications for Licensure in Dental Hygiene:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Has graduated from an accredited high school or holds a certificate of high school equivalency, General equivalency Diploma (GED);
• Has graduated from a dental hygiene school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association with a degree or certificate in dental hygiene, or has graduated from a CODA-accredited school or college of dental hygiene with a degree in dental hygiene;
• Has taken and passed the examination for dental hygienists given by the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations;
• Has taken and passed a clinical examination administered by a regional examining board designated by the Boardwithin the last five (5) years.
• Beginning October 1, 2021, applicants applying for licensure or registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) must complete a course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and submit proof of completion with their application. This will be in addition to all required documentation that needs to be submitted to the TSBDE.
• Copy of your IdentoGO fingerprint receipt.
• National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Self-Query. Report results must remain in the original sealed envelope. NPDB self-query reports are valid for 60 days. Contact the NPDB at telephone number (800) 767-6732, or website http://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/pract/howToGetStarted.jsp.

Please check detail of study units at https://msutexas.edu/academics/hs2/dental/index.php

• Clinical
• Administrative/managerial
• Education
• Consumer advocate
• Research
• Change agent

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