This is a limited entry program. The Admissions and Records Office will be responsible for the initial screening of applicants meeting minimum criteria. The final selection of students will be conducted by the Dental Hygiene Program Screening Committee. Criteria for selection include experience in the field, general education requirements GPA, prerequisite science GPA, interview and essay and other criteria established by the screening committee. A physician, eye, and dental exam must also be completed.
All states require that dental hygienists be licensed.
Hygiene Career Opportunities Dental hygienists generally work in dental offices, clinics, and hospitals although other opportunities are available varying from state to state. Opportunities continue to grow in community dental health programs. Graduates may later continue their education toward the baccalaureate or masters degree level and enter teaching, research, public health or administrative areas. The demand for qualified dental hygienists is expected to continue to rise in Nevada.