The Department of Dental Hygiene functions within the university setting and offers a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene which combines a strong liberal arts background with a professional education. General education courses, basic, dental and dental hygiene science courses are integrated into the practice of dental hygiene. Students interested in majoring in dental hygiene should request current information on application procedures and seek advising early in their university program.
Applications are available from the department office.
All students enrolling in dental hygiene courses must hold a current CPR Certification. Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students Students transferring from either four-year institutions or community colleges must first apply for admission to the university through the EWU Admissions Office, which will evaluate transfer course work and, upon request, send a copy of the transcript evaluation to the Dental Hygiene Program. Once admitted to EWU, transfer students should contact the Dental Hygiene Department and arrange to meet with a department adviser for curricular planning and to declare their major. Applications to the dental hygiene department will not be processed until students have been formally admitted to the university and a copy of their transcript evaluation has been sent from Admissions to the Dental Hygiene Department. Those students interested in dental hygiene should complete one year of high school chemistry, biology, and algebra.