The Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene degree is the entry-level program that prepares graduates to become licensed prevention specialists in the dental health team providing health education, administering local anesthesia, removing deposits and stains from teeth, exposing x-rays, and applying topical fluoride. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for enhanced roles and responsibilities of dental hygienists in public health, education, administration, research, management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Other potential expenses may include Room & Board ($10,866), Books & Supplies ($1,324), Transportation ($1,970), Personal ($2,948), Health Insurance ($1,500) which are all required for this program.