The Dental Hygiene program at »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ believes that professional education
should provide for self-development as well as intellectual growth.
Education is a multidimensional process - the acquisition of knowledge with understanding,
scholarly inquiry, and continual self-growth and maturation. Our educational format
interweaves basic and clinical sciences, liberal arts, and interpersonal relations
to produce a responsible citizen with interest and concern for the welfare of self,
family, and the community.
The department faculty believes in the development of democratic ideas which will
enable students and graduates to participate as active members of society. Student-student
and student-faculty interactions mold leadership qualities and promote the ability
to work cooperatively while retaining individuality.
Each health professional must be able to work in a cooperative setting with other
professionals in a united effort to provide quality total patient care. Support and
participation is expected in professional and civic organizations as well as in issues
affecting health services to the public. Policies on bloodborne and infectious diseases
are strongly enforced.