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Dental Hygiene

The scope of practice for dental hygienists in Indiana includes maintaining dental health through prophylactic or preventive measures applied to the teeth and adjacent structures. Our curriculum includes informative courses, laboratory and clinical experiences and community oral health education opportunities, preparing graduates to work in a variety of practice settings.

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Dental hygiene closeup of patient in chair in clinicYour Path to Success Starts with Unique Opportunities

As a dental hygiene student in USI's bachelor degree program, you'll get hands-on dental hygiene experience at USI's Dental Clinic. A state-of-the-art facility located right on campus, the Dental Clinic enables you to work with dental hygiene faculty while providing affordable services for a varied community population, including children and adults.

While earning your dental hygiene degree, you'll benefit from:

  • Small class sizes with a low dental hygiene student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring plenty of face time with instructors.
  • Expert faculty who have years of experience in the classroom and in dental hygiene clinical practice.
  • Outstanding community service opportunities.
  • A diverse client population at the Dental Hygiene Clinic.

Student Outcomes

We are proud that:

  • 100% of graduates are able to obtain employment in a dental office
  • 100% first-time pass rate for the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination and the Clinic Simulated Computerized Examination (2025)*
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first-time pass rate on national exams*
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graduates able to work in a dental office

Dental Hygiene Month

Since purple is the official color of dentistry, our Dental Hygiene students and faculty are wearing purple attire to recognize the important role dental hygienists play in promoting oral health and healthy smiles.

Student receives national scholarship

Christine Maglinger, a 2007 Dental Assisting graduate, has received a scholarship from the DALE Foundation, the official affiliate of the Dental Assisting National Board, to help her continue her education in the USI Dental Hygiene Program.

Dental Hygiene Program

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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.

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Dental Hygiene

Mrs. Emily Holt
Mrs. Emily Holt
(812) 461-5395