Basic, biomedical, social and behavioral sciences are integrated and applied in clinic and community practicums and interdisciplinary educational experiences with other health and allied health professions students. The curriculum prepares graduates to meet licensing requirements for all states and U.S. territories, as well as Canada and other foreign countries. College work may be in progress at the time of application for admission. Admissions applications are accepted between January 1 and March 1 each year. Thirty-six students are admitted for enrollment the following September.
Financial assistance is available to help students defray the cost of their education.
Student loans are based on need. Awards are based on an analysis which determines the difference between the cost of attending the program for one year and the amount you and your family can afford to pay. 98 percent of the dental hygiene students enrolled in 1997-98 received financial aid. OHSU graduates practice in dental offices and clinics, nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, health agencies and industry. Dental hygienists' incomes are based on daily, weekly or monthly salaries dependent upon the practice setting and whether they are employed part time or full time.