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Our Mission

The Dental Hygiene Program, an educational section of the College of Health Sciences, derives its purposes and functions from the mission statements of The University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Our primary purpose is to provide quality education to all dental hygiene students, without discrimination, while recognizing and respecting the dignity of each individual.

To fulfill this purpose, we are committed to providing this education by promoting scholarly activity in dental hygiene theory and practice. We are committed to contributing to the oral health needs of the community by providing high quality care in a cost efficient manner. We promote the educational growth and development of each individual through lifelong learning.

Program Goal

The Dental Hygiene Program 听is committed to educating dental health professionals who can function as members of the dental health team and who can provide oral health care in today's changing world. Intelligent problem solving and accountability are expected of each student who is enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program.

The program is committed to preparing students who will be able to perform these roles of clinician, change agent, educator/health promoter, researcher, and administrator, enabling them to meet the future oral health needs of society.

Program Goals

• Prepare students through appropriate academic and clinical education to be qualifies dental hygienists who will be competent according to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Dental Hygiene Program Competencies for the Dental Hygienist.
  
  
• Maintain a contemporary baccalaureate dental hygiene program that reflects relevant and current dental hygiene practice and standards of care.
  
  
• Provide a dynamic interdisciplinary dental hygiene curriculum that integrates biomedical, clinical and behavioral sciences.
  
  
• Maintain admission policies to ensure admission of a qualified student body.
  
  
• Provide quality individualized patient centered dental hygiene care to diverse populations within the community.
  
  
• Participate in and promote collaborative community health programs.
  
  
• Serve as a resource of oral health knowledge and education for the community and healthcare professionals.
  
  
• Support and engage in activities of professional associations.
  
  
• Demonstrate activities and support in the areas of dental hygiene education, research and service.
  
  
• Provide opportunities that promote life long learning for all students and faculty.
  
  
• Promote careers in dental hygiene.听

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