About
The UNMC Department of Dental Hygiene is at the forefront of dental education, patient care and research. Our program is one of the few in the United States that offers a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Our comprehensive curriculum not only prepares students for successful careers in dental hygiene but also provides them with the advanced education and critical thinking skills that set them apart in the job market.
The department features award-winning faculty, exceptional hands-on clinical training, and innovative research and community outreach learning experiences. The unique learning environment fosters student success, extraordinary patient care and innovative research.
Education
The program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art dental hygiene practice. Students are also immersed in research and service-learning experiences, treating the most vulnerable and underserved patient populations throughout Nebraska. The faculty prepare students to promote health and prevent disease within their communities, effectively communicate professional knowledge to patients and other health care providers, and uphold the ethical and legal standards that arise in dental hygiene practice.
Courses taught include:
- Clinical Dental Hygiene
- Clinical Techniques
- Community Dental Health
- Dental Anatomy
- Local Anesthesia
- Medical Emergencies
- Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation
- Professional Perspectives
Patient Care
The department provides patient-centered, comprehensive and evidence-based dental hygiene care. The college has developed a highly effective clinical model that closely mirrors the comprehensive care provided in private practice. Dental and dental hygiene students work together to provide patients with all the care they need. This clinic model promotes teamwork, improves efficiency, and helps students build strong relationships with their patients.
Research
Our students lead cutting-edge, award-winning research projects with guidance from our faculty. Students have opportunities to present their research findings at national meetings and many receive top honors for their work.
Faculty are actively involved in research and present their work at national and international dental hygiene conferences.
Contact Us
Department of Dental Hygiene | Phone: 402-472-1433 | Email: haevans@unmc.edu