The Dental Hygiene Interest (Health Professions) at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an bachelor programme designed to develop relevant academic knowledge and practical skills. The Department of Allied Health Sciences offers a BS degree in dental hygiene. The dental hygienist works with the dental team in the prevention and control of dental disease and has the opportunity to work in diverse settings. In addition to the private dental office, dental hygienists may work in such practice settings as: federal, state, and local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, school systems, educational programs for dental hygiene and dental assisting students, private business/industry, correctional facilities, private and public centers for pediatric, geriatric, and other individuals/groups with special needs, and health maintenance organizations.
The dental hygienist, a recognized member of the dental team, is devoted to helping patients prevent dental disease and maintain good oral health. The responsibilities of a licensed dental hygienist in Tennessee include scaling and polishing teeth, applying topical fluoride agents, placing pit and fissure sealants, providing nutritional counseling, exposing and processing dental radiographs, and educating the patient in the proper care of their teeth and supporting structures.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the university’s current academic, English-language, and admission requirements for this programme. Requirements may vary according to the applicant’s qualification and study background.
