Welcome to the USI Dental Hygiene Program
The dental hygiene program at the University of Southern Indiana was the first bachelor degree dental hygiene program in the state of Indiana. We have a long-standing tradition of excellence in dental hygiene education!
Our curriculum includes informative courses, laboratory and clinical experiences, and community oral health education experiences. This diversity of offerings prepares dental hygiene program graduates to deliver oral healthcare services and education in a variety of practice settings.
As a dental hygiene student in USI's bachelor degree program, you'll get hands-on dental hygiene experience at USI's Dental Hygiene Clinic. A state-of-the-art facility located right on campus, the Dental Hygiene Clinic enables you to work with dental hygiene faculty while providing affordable services for a varied community population, including children and adults.
Information for Out-of-State Students Are you an out-of-state student interested in pursuing the Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene degree at USI or determining if the Dental Hygiene Program meets individual state requirements for employment? Check your eligibility. The Dental Hygiene Program is limited to working with certain states in the U.S. only. Moving into a state not recognized by the Dental Hygiene Program will lead to inability to continue in your coursework. The exception to this is active military status. |
Accreditation
The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission's web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.