45 Find a Dental Hygiene degree
- Kaunas, Lithuania
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The aims of the Dental Hygiene Programme are to educate and train dental hygienists based on the requirements recognized in the EU, to create possibilities for acquiring the qualification of a dental hygienist, granting the right to provide healthcare services, to foster interest in the novelties of the science and practice of oral health care, to develop creative, scientific, and critical thinking, and the sense of intellectual satisfaction from studies or work.
- Siena, Italy
3 years
On-Campus
Italian
The course of study in Dental Hygiene aims to provide students with training for the practice of the profession of Dental Hygienist, as well as a level of professional, decision-making and operational autonomy such as to ensure, at the end of the training course, full mastery of all the necessary skills and their immediate expendability in the work environment.
Bachelor of Science in Oral Health Care (with Dental Hygienist Qualification)
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
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- Kaunas, Lithuania
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The aims of the Dental Hygiene Program are to educate and train dental hygienists based on the requirements recognized in the EU, to create possibilities for acquiring the qualification of a dental hygienist, granting the right to provide healthcare services, to foster interest in the novelties of the science and practice of oral health care, to develop creative, scientific, and critical thinking, and the sense of intellectual satisfaction from studies or work.
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Dental hygienists and therapists work closely with other members of the dental team. A dental hygienist can carry out treatments such as scaling and polishing, oral health promotion and preventative fissure sealants for both adults and children, therapists, in addition are able to carry out a variety of restorative treatments (fillings) on patients. They may also extract deciduous (baby) teeth, undertake pulpotomies (nerve treatments) and place preformed crowns on badly decayed children’s teeth.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene - Predental Track
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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- Boston, USA
Full time
37 months
On-Campus
English
As a dentist, you have the power to restore and promote patients’ oral health. This unique program allows you to begin your education focused on your goal of attending dental school while preparing you as a dental hygienist.
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
Dentists work with patients and the general public to prevent and treat dental and oral disease, correcting dental irregularities and treating dental and facial injuries. Dentists lead the dental team and have the skills and confidence to diagnose and treat problems and provide good advice to patients. They have high levels of manual dexterity to carry out intricate surgical and dental procedures and have excellent knowledge of human anatomy and oral diseases, as well as first-class clinical skills.
- Pretoria, South Africa
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
An oral hygienist is a dental professional trained to promote oral health, prevent oral diseases and provide related dental services. This is a three-year degree program during which students receive training in both medical and dental subjects. Students receive training in basic medical and dental subjects.
- New Westminster, Canada
On-Campus
English
The Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene is part of Canada’s largest private educational facility dedicated to the highest standards of dental hygiene education. Dental hygienists work with clients and can treat them independently of the dentist, with certain restrictions. Dental Hygiene is a dynamic and challenging health care profession that allows for a wide range of practice environments. These include general dental practices, specialty offices, independent dental hygiene clinics, research and education, and public health positions.
- Carrollton, USA
English
Registered dental hygienists are credentialed and licensed health professionals who serve integral roles in the delivery of oral health care. Georgia Workforce 2014 ranked dental hygiene a field that is “fast growing, high-paying, and expected to offer plentiful job openings over the projected period.”
- London, Canada
Full time
3 years
Blended
English
This program prepares students to practice as primary oral health care providers in a variety of practice environments, including, clinical, education, health promotion and research. Dental hygienists are preventive specialists who provide oral health services based on scientific knowledge and a client-centred model of care. Program emphasis is on preparing students to function within their scope of practice, in a collaborative manner, with the client, the community and other health care providers. Seminars, case presentations, community health practicums, and the clinical setting contribute towards developing a professional committed to the principles of quality assurance and continued competency. Graduates of this program must successfully complete the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination to be eligible for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- Morrill Hall, USA
On-Campus
English
Within the University's liberal arts curriculum, the baccalaureate program provides advanced knowledge and practice in both general university courses and dental hygiene theory and research methodology. It prepares the dental hygienist to assume roles in many different health care environments, such as general and specialty practices, public schools, community health clinics, insurance companies, dental hygiene educational programs, extended care facilities, and in the health products industry.
- 2500, USA
On-Campus
English
The Department of Dental Hygiene at UH Mānoa offers the only baccalaureate dental hygiene educational program in the state. It offers the preparation required by dental hygienists to provide oral health care and education to the people of Hawai‘i, the continental U.S., and the Pacific-Asia region.
- North Bay, Canada
On-Campus
English
Develop the knowledge, skills and judgement needed to become a self-regulated health professional. A large part of your training will include hands-on clinical practice. Students work with clients from the community on-site in Canadore’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, where they offer free dental hygiene services as they put their clinical theory into practice. Graduates are in high demand, finding employment in dental offices, hospitals, and research institutes.
- Southsea, United Kingdom
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Both dental hygienists and dental therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice. The role of the dental therapist is the same as a dental hygienist, however, they can also carry out some of the restorative work dentists do, such as fillings and extractions. This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), gives you the theory and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC.
- Culver City, USA
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene provides the opportunity to enter into a variety of dental health positions in teaching, research, administration, public health, private industry and other areas of hygiene practice, as well as application for entry into degree programs such as Master’s in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Oral Biology or Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice. The upper-division dental hygiene curriculum is planned sequentially to be completed in two years. Courses are open only to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program, who have completed all CSU or IGETC General Education Breadth Requirements for certification and all dental hygiene pre-requisite courses. The program follows a cohort model, with students accepted each fall semester. Mandatory program information sessions are held during the Fall and Winter terms. BS in Dental Hygiene program applications are due the first Friday of March for the following fall start term.