Department of Dental Hygiene

the dental hygiene programs
at THE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

• A RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE

Nita S. Wallace, RDH, PhD
Chair - Department of Dental Hygiene

The UTHSCSA Department of Dental Hygiene is committed to providing multilevel educational programs for a culturally diverse student population for the prospective dental hygiene professional. These programs include a bachelor's degree and master's degree in dental hygiene. The dental hygiene faculty is composed of nationally recognized educators who are leaders in the profession. The mission of the department is to provide innovative, learner-centered education, service to the profession and community, scholarly activities, and quality patient care to the public. All of this is accomplished within a dynamic, research based atmosphere under the administration of the School of Allied Health Sciences. The Health Science Center offers a learning environment that includes allied health, dental, medical, and nursing students working together in a blended learning environment that fosters teamwork and mutual respect.

CONTACT US
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone 210.567.8820
Fax 210.567.8843