As a dental hygiene major, you will complete practicum experiences using the most current technology in the UAA Dental Clinic!
dental hygiene
Dental hygienists are licensed oral health educators and clinical operators who, as part of the dental team, use preventive, educational, and therapeutic methods which aid individuals and groups to attain and maintain optimum oral health. Dental hygienists can work as clinicians, educators, researchers, administrators, managers, preventive program developers, consumer advocates, sales and marketing managers, editors, and consultants. Clinical dental hygienists may work in a variety of health care settings such as private dental offices, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, correctional institutions, or nursing homes.
The UAA Dental Hygiene program requires the completion of a 120 credit Bachelor of Science degree. The admittance process is competitive due to a limited number of positions available for each class. This degree program prepares students to sit for the National Dental Hygiene Examination and the CDCA/WREB/CITA Dental Hygiene Examinations to be licensed dental hygienists.
*The Dental Hygiene program is designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. However, the program might not meet the educational requirements for other states' professional licensure or certification. Please see UAA’s Licensure and Certificate website for more information.
WHY CHOOSE dental hygiene AT UAA?
The UAA Dental Hygiene program boasts a 100 percent first-attempt pass rate on the dental hygiene national board exams.
The average hourly wage for dental hygienists in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ is $55 ().
Learn from dedicated, student-centered faculty and instructors committed to your future.
The only Dental Hygiene program available in the state of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ.
NEWS & Stories
Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at UAA and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.
UAA's College of Health hosts Cares for Kids annually, where dental students give back to the community by providing free preventive dental care to youth aged 3 to 17.
Students at the statewide HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference participated in competitions showcasing their instructional knowledge in physical therapy, dental science, nurse assistant, sports medicine, forensics, vet science, and phlebotomy.
College of Health students (Master of Social Work graduate Autumn Merrill, School of Nursing graduate Artie Gorash, Radiologic Technology graduate Agnes Brown, and dental program graduates) take part in Sunday’s ceremony.
The UAA dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual UAA Cares for Kids Day (formerly UAA Children's Day).
Greetings from the UAA Dental Hygiene Program! Dental Hygiene is a rewarding profession that allows clinicians to help people improve their oral health. Many health care providers enjoy volunteering around the world and dental hygienists have skills that can be used in in this way to aid those who have little access to dental care. If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to become a dental hygienist, we welcome you to look through our website and contact us if you have more questions.
-Carri Shamburger MSDH, RDH
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Contact Us
Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: uaa_dentalprograms@alaska.edu
UAA School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508
Mailing Address
UAA Dental Hygiene Program
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508
