Welcome to the Dental Hygiene Program at Midwestern State University.

The Program offers the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree (BSDH). Dental Hygienists are professionals, licensed by your state, who complete extensive educational and clinical preparation in preventive oral health care. They provide a wide range of services and can pursue a variety of career options including clinical, administrative/managerial, education, consumer advocate, research; and change agent.




Mission Statement

The Dental Hygiene Department strives to educate students to be competent health care providers who have strong clinical skills and the desire to educate patients to the point where they will assume responsibility for their own health.  The role of the faculty is to facilitate learning and to guide students to reach their potential through role modeling and sensitivity toward each individual student.  Emphasis is placed on positive reinforcement of behaviors appropriate for a professional health care provider, on a positive attitude toward health care delivery as a team effort, and on establishing strong moral and ethical values.  Futhermore, faculty strive to instill in graduates the importance of lifelong learning, the advancement of professional skills, and continued competence.

For additional information on the profession of dental hygiene , contact the AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENIST'S ASSOCIATION.  

http://www.adha.org