Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

College of Southern Nevada

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.Student Learning OutcomesProvide treatments that include preventive and therapeutic procedures to promote and maintain oral health, and assist the patient in achieving oral health goals.Integrate research principles, problem solving strategies, and self-assessment to evaluate information in a critical, scientific, and effective manner.Conduct health promotion and disease prevention activities for diverse populations using various dental hygiene practitioner roles.Analyze issues of dental hygiene practice with principles of ethical reasoning, evidence-based decision-making, and professional responsibility.

Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences