Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus
USA,South Dakota
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 12,942/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 20
Application Fee
Jan 2025
Apply Date
USA, South Dakota
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1862
Total Students: 9,464 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Program Overview
As a dental hygiene major at USD, you will learn to emphasize prevention and outreach through your work in oral health and oral disease prevention. Our program provides you with real-world, hands-on experience in a variety of settings – including dental clinics, schools, nursing homes, tribal hospitals and penitentiaries – so you can gain confidence and learn by doing. Plus, as a student in the USD School of Health Sciences, you'll study and practice alongside students from a variety of disciplines, which will prepare you to be a collaborative member of your future patients' care teams.
With faculty who care about your success, USD will help you find the educational path you need to achieve your goals. You'll graduate ready to provide essential services in the traditional dental office setting and a variety of other facilities. Dental hygienists can also find employment in other areas such as dental sales, education, the military, research labs and public health settings.
Join a community of leaders dedicated to their patients and learn to deliver high quality oral health care as a dental hygiene major
Dental Hygiene
Through the dental hygiene program, you'll gain hands-on clinical experience, take innovative classes and receive personalized support. Your education will equip you with the knowledge and experience you need to pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and a clinical licensing exam, which is required for licensure in any state, and set you up for success as a compassionate and confident dental hygienist.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 20 Tuition Fee
CAD 12,942 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of South Dakota - Vermillion Campus
CAD 10,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
