School of Dental Health Science
“The School of Dental Health Science at Pacific University provides students with a broad educational experience which will prepare them for future trends in health care. They have a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study at our Health Professions Campus and through community affiliations. Our faculty care deeply about the quality of the learning process and are committed to helping students succeed.”
Lisa J. Rowley, RDH, MS
Program Director
In fall 2006 our new 100,000-square foot state-of-the-art College of Health Professions campus was completed in Hillsboro, Oregon. This facility is home to our new School of Dental Health Science, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy.
Our Mission
The mission of the School of Dental Health Science at Pacific University is to provide an outstanding education for our students, high quality care for our patients and exemplary service to the community and the profession.
Our Goals
The goals of the School of Dental Health Science are to:
- Prepare dental health professionals for clinical, educational and leadership roles in a variety of settings.
- Provide diverse patient populations with dental health care which meets their individual needs and is based on current standards of care and emerging scientific research.
- Create a supportive teaching-learning environment which provides state-of-the-art instructional resources and facilities.
- Promote optimal oral health for the public through community outreach programs.
- Advance the dental health professions through association activities and continuing professional development.
Visit us.
Is Pacific University right for you? The best way to tell is to come for a visit. You can talk with an admissions counselor and find out why those in the program chose Pacific University.
Call 503-352-2900
Toll free 800-933-9308
Email dhsadmissions@pacificu.edu
Office of Graduate
& Professional Admissions222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 212
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123