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Dental Hygiene - Indianapolis
B.S. Degree Completion Program Overview
Indiana University School of Dentistry's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Dental Hygiene degree completion program provides an opportunity for graduate dental hygienists to develop further expertise in public health methods or dental hygiene education and includes application of practical experience. The degree completion program is designed to meet the needs of part-time students who wish to work while completing their bachelor’s degree.
The degree completion program prepares licensed dental hygienists for leadership roles in education, public health, commercial ventures, professional associations, and health advocacy. Completing the B.S. in Public Health Dental Hygiene degree completion program can enhance career opportunities available to dental hygienists in a variety of areas, including but not limited to state and county health departments, academia, sales and marketing, educational software development, pharmaceuticals, dental education consulting, dental insurance companies, research, and clinical dental hygiene. Program activities promote development of professional leadership skills and prepare dental hygienists for entry into graduate programs.
Learn more about how to apply to Indiana University School of Dentistry's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Dental Hygiene degree completion program and review the tuition and fees, institutional competencies, and course descriptions.
Updated April 2025