About Us
What You Can Expect
The School of Dental Health Science (DHS) at Pacific University offers two bachelor's degree options - a dental hygiene entry-level program and a degree completion program - both leading to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Health. A Master of Science in Dental Health will be offered at Pacific University starting in fall 2008.
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The dental hygiene entry-level program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Health. This program includes two years of dental health courses completed at Pacific University, following completion of required prerequisite coursework. The mission of the dental hygiene entry-level program is to prepare students to become dental hygienists who provide high quality, patient-centered dental hygiene care to diverse patient populations in a variety of healthcare settings.
The dental health degree completion program is intended for current dental health professionals who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Health. Students may attend on a part-time basis and do not need to complete courses in sequence.
The Master of Science degree in Dental Health program is intended for current dental health professionals who wish to pursue a graduate degree. Students who complete the dental hygiene entry-level program or dental health degree completion program at Pacific University may receive advanced standing into the Master of Science degree program.
At The School of Dental Health Science
- You will find faculty who care deeply about the learning process and are committed to your success in the program.
- You will enjoy a broad educational experience which emphasizes communication skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, community service, and professional leadership.
- You will learn in a supportive environment which embraces creativity, flexibility, and diversity.
- You will study in state-of-the-art classroom and clinical facilities at our Health Professions Campus along with graduate students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Professional Psychology, and Pharmacy.
- You will provide care to diverse patient populations in our 16-chair Dental Health Clinic which provides preventative dental health services to the community with special emphasis on patients who have limited access to dental care.
- You will complete enrichment experiences in a variety of healthcare settings which include a dental school, public health clinic, and community hospital.
- You will have a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study with students and faculty in Pacific University's other professional programs and through a broad range of community affiliations.