Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
One of the Fastest Growing Careers
Demand for skilled dental hygiene professionals in the United States is projected to grow by 19% in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our degrees in dental hygiene give you a solid clinical foundation that can lead to limitless career opportunity.
Unrivaled in the Region
We are the only public dental school in Missouri and Kansas, meaning our students benefit from working alongside our dentistry faculty, with access to nationally recognized researchers, advanced laboratories, extensive oral health libraries and a vast network of employers. Discover if a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene is right for you.
Start your career in dental hygiene
The comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene provides students with a solid clinical foundation to become licensed oral health care professionals in a variety of employment settings.
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Highly motivated, eligible high school seniors who have an interest in securing a seat in the Bachelor of Science program, may apply to the Reserved Admission Program.
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