Dental Health, B.S. (Accelerated)

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Jessica Ott

"Receiving a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene at Lewis University greatly prepared me for the course workload of the dental hygiene program along with all Board Exams for the Dental Hygiene License. Having a Bachelor’s opens up so many other job opportunities beyond the scope of clinical practice. Overall a great program and a rewarding college experience."

Julia Czupryn

"Having this well-rounded education from a bachelor's degree, as opposed to only concentrating on dental hygiene courses with an associate's degree, has allowed me to become an educated learner, instead of just a well educated dental hygienist - and will make me more employable and eligible for future career opportunities."

EARN A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE DESIGNED FOR REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS.

NOTE: No new students will be accepted into this program as of January 2022.

The shortage of dentists has caused the role of the dental hygienist to expand. The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Dental Health at Lewis University will equip dental hygienists to fulfill these additional responsibilities in the field. It will also provide them with the educational foundation they need to pursue new opportunities in dental research, teaching, and providing dental health services in a variety of clinical, educational, and community settings.

CLICK HERE if you are not already a registered dental hygienist and want to explore program information related to this career.

Sample Courses

Current Topics in Dental Hygiene
Biostatistics
Research Principles
Dental Health Presentations
Immunology for Dental Hygienists
Dental Public Health Practicum
Healthcare System Dynamics in the United States
Oral and General Pathology

Career Areas

Clinical Research
Dental Health/Hygiene Instructor
Hospital Dental Clinics
Public Health Programs
Community Dental Health Programs
Dental Health Insurance
Dental Materials/Dental Pharmaceuticals
Dental Educators for the Medically Compromised

Lewis Offers

Accelerated format designed for working adults
Discounted tuition rates
Credit Hours can be Awarded for Work Experience and Advanced Training

Admission Requirements

Must have an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution
Must have passed the National Dental Hygiene Board Exam
Cumulative transfer GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

Please note that general education requirements will be determined following transcript review by the Office of Admission.

Applicants who do not meet one of more of the above criteria may apply for provisional admission by submitting a personal statement to the School of Graduate, Professional, and Continuing Education. The personal statement outlines a plan for achieving success in an adult accelerated program at Lewis University.

Please refer to the Office of Admission for general application requirements and specific next steps.

For more information, or if you have any questions about the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Dental Health please contact Angie Caldwell in the Admissions office at acaldwell2@lewisu.edu or 815-836-5699