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Dental Hygiene - Indianapolis
B.S. Degree Completion Program Institutional Competencies
The objectives of Indiana University School of Dentistry's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Dental Hygiene degree completion program are designed to provide students with the education and skills to:
- Perform dental hygiene services in a variety of settings (e.g., private dental practice, public health clinics, school systems, institutions, and hospitals);
- Design, implement, and evaluate effective preventive dental health programs for individuals and for groups in such settings as schools, hospitals, institutions, and community programs;
- Serve as a resource person and work in cooperation with other health personnel in assessing health care needs and providing health care services to the public;
- Plan, implement, and evaluate effective teaching methodologies in an educational setting;
- Supervise the teaching of dental hygiene services in a clinical/public health setting;
- Prepare for admission to graduate programs; and
- Continue their professional education and personal growth.
Learn how to apply to Indiana University School of Dentistry's B.S. in Public Health Dental Hygiene degree completion program and review the tuition and fees and course descriptions.
Updated April 2025