Students are provided with the opportunity for an excellent education and preparation for a successful professional career. One major advantage is the university environment the students experience. All the benefits of a four-year institution are at the student's disposal. Additional preparation in the provision of periodontal care and an internship in caring for rural health and geriatric populations is provided in the curriculum. Integration of the dental hygiene professional courses over a three-year period allows the student extra supervised clinical practice prior to graduation.
Dental assistants receive a few extra points used in admission consideration.
Normal tuition to SIUC applies to the Dental Hygiene program. Additional expenses for equipment, uniforms and fees also apply. See Costs Page for more information. Men are encouraged to apply. Selection is competitive.