Details: Dental Hygiene, Entry Level Program, Major

Dental Hygiene, Entry Level Program

Program type: Major

Wichita State’s Bachelor of Science (BSDH) in dental hygiene combines quality classroom instruction with professional training in Kansas’ largest dental hygiene clinic for student education. Graduates are well prepared for advanced study—and for high-paying careers in a variety of health care settings.

Learn how dental hygiene is the right fit for you.

A Wichita State dental hygiene student in magnifying loupes and a mask works in the clinic.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be admitted into the dental hygiene program, you must:

    • Be enrolled in, or admitted to, WSU
    • Have completed, or have plans to complete, the prerequisite requirements the spring semester before beginning the fall program
    • Have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75
    • Submit application materials by the established deadline
A faculty member with a clipboard observes a dental hygiene student working in the clinic.

Inside the Program

Students gain real-world experience through dental hygiene clinic and community education

As a dental hygiene student, you'll gain hands-on experience at the Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic, the state's largest. The clinic offers low-cost preventative, therapeutic, and educational services to the public. Students perform cleanings, take x-rays, and assist with procedures under the supervision of licensed instructors and dentists, receiving real-time guidance.

Students also engage in community activities, such as education programs at local schools and senior centers, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene for overall health.

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