Dental Hygiene (BSDH)

The bachelor of science in dental hygiene at Pacific's Hillsboro Campus is a two-year program designed for students who have completed prerequisite coursework. The program provides a broad educational experience along with technical skills, developed in state-of-the-art facilities. The dental hygiene program provides students with a variety of clinical opportunities, caring for diverse patient populations.

Dental Hygiene Program Highlights

• Learn from faculty who care deeply about your learning and success
• Enjoy broad educational experiences that emphasize communication skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, community service and professional leadership
• Study in state-of-the-art classroom and clinical facilities at Pacific’s interdisciplinary Hillsboro Campus
• Work alongside graduate students in physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, professional psychology, pharmacy, healthcare administration, and athletic training
• Provide care to diverse patient populations in the 16-chair Dental Hygiene Clinic, with an emphasis on providing care for patients with limited access to dental care
• Complete clinic enrichment experiences in a variety of healthcare settings which include a dental school, public health clinic, community hospital, Indian Health Services dental clinic, managed care clinics and a long-term care facility