Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Jersey City, USA
DURATION
36 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 11,077 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time tuition 12-18 semester credits per term | part-time tuition up to 11 and above 18 semester credits per credit: $924
Introduction
The dental hygienist is a member of the oral health team who provides treatment to prevent oral health diseases. Clinical skills include performing oral health assessments, examining head, neck, and oral regions for disease, exposing and processing dental radiographs, other diagnostic assessments, debridement (removing) of deposits from the tooth structures, applying sealants and fluorides to prevent decay, providing nutritional counseling for maintenance of the oral cavity, fabricate athletic mouth guards, and other patient services allowed by the State Board of Dentistry. Dental hygienists are oral health educators within the community and plan oral health promotion strategies to better inform and serve their patients. The curriculum covers a three-year program culminating in a BS degree. The BSDH program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) is the national programmatic accrediting agency for dental and dental-related education programs at the post-secondary level. BSDH program teaches the student the essential theoretical and hands-on knowledge to compete for entry-level positions in the field.
In addition, the program provides a framework for developing the necessary skills to expand career opportunities in education, health promotion, public health, management, and research. The program is built on academic excellence and clinical expertise with a vision toward the development of a professional leader, change agent, educator, and/or public health manager in Dental Hygiene.
The BSDH program is comprised of 45-semester credits of General Education and 78 semester credits of Technical courses.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
International students are not able to use financial aid options and will have to use cash payments. You can learn more about cash payment options by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
Curriculum
General Education Coursework
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Microbiology
- General/Organic/ Biochemistry For Allied Health Professionals
- English Composition
- Research Design & Writing
- Global Health
- College Algebra
- Basic Statistics and Microsoft Excel Applications
- Bioethics
- General Psychology
- World Religions
- Introduction to Sociology
- Interpersonal Communications
Program Major Courses
- Dental Hygiene Preclinical Sciences
- Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences I
- Dental Radiology
- Dental and Oral Anatomy & Physiology
- General and Oral Pathology
- Oral Embryology and Histology
- Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, Basic Life Support “C” AHA
- Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences II
- Dental Hygiene Clinical Sciences III
- Pharmacology
- Periodontics I
- Periodontics II
- Law and Ethics for the Dental Hygienists: Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management
- Foundations of Nutritional Science
- National Board and Case Review
- Community Dentistry & Health Study
- Dental Material & Lab
- Prevention and Control of Oral Disease
- Local Anesthesia & Pain Control
- Educational Methodology for Dental Hygiene
- Cultural Competency & Dental Hygiene Care for Target Populations
- Educational Concepts in Dental Hygiene
- Statistical & Methodological Aspects of Oral Health Research
- Grant Writing
- Epidemiology of Oral Diseases
- Dental Practice Management with Oral Health Promotion
- Management of Oral Healthcare Delivery
- Dental Hygiene Care for Culturally Diverse and Special Needs
- Leadership Roles for the Dental Hygiene Professional
- Internship Dental Hygiene
- Clinical Rotation
Program Outcome
- Students demonstrate and develop strategies that will prepare them to become successful dental hygiene educators in a dental hygiene program by addressing areas such as learning theories, teaching strategies, learning
- Students develop instructional content and plan for teaching topics for adult learners. Teaching methods, learning styles, student and instructor evaluation, and use of media will be discussed.
- Students demonstrate a fundamental understanding of acquiring and applying scientific information in evidence-based dental hygiene practice.
- Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Students demonstrate an understanding of concepts including researching alternative resources and funding opportunities, proposal writing, implementing and managing grants, developing community partnerships and collaborations, and becoming knowledgeable in policies and procedures related to public entities
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Total Length of Program: 36 months.
English Language Requirements
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