This program provides associate degree dental hygienists from accredited institutions an opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH). The design of this program is based on recent Minnesota legislation called "Limited Authorization of Dental Hygienists" commonly referred to as "Collaborative Agreements." This legislation allows a dental hygienist to practice in alternative settings once a formal agreement between a dentist and dental hygienist is established. One goal of this program is to graduate students who are community-minded oral health care providers. Three of the courses included in this degree completion program are required for admission into the Masters of Science: Oral Health Care Practitioner.
The Dental Hygiene program is a part of The College of Nusing and Health Sciences and is offered as a major and a certificate.
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For more information please call the College of Nursing and Health Sciences program at Metropolitan State University at (651)793-1400 or the Normandale Community College counseling department at (952)487-8261.