Dental Hygiene
Why should you choose the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio to obtain a degree in Dental Hygiene?
We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs to meet the student’s career goal. Our philosophy is based on student-centered learning and quality patient care that guides all aspects of our programs. Students will experience multiple and diverse experiences in community based-clinics, agencies and specialized populations. Our faculty is diverse in their experiences, leaders in their field and nationally recognized for their expertise clinical teaching excellence.
Do you have questions on the admissions process or admission requirements? The School of Health Professions Welcome Center is your “one-stop-shop” for program information. Our Welcome Center offers personalized services to prospective students, applicants, families, and high school and college advisors in providing timely, appropriate information. The Welcome Center works collaboratively with us to facilitate students’ application and admission to our programs. Whether you are a prospective student, applicant, parent, or advisor, your questions or request will be handled in the most expeditious manner possible. Please click on the link below that will bring you right to the Welcome Center Web site where you will find a wealth of information about all of the programs at the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
Contact the Welcome Center now!
Web www.SHPwelcome.uthscsa.edu
Email SHPwelcome@uthscsa.edu
Phone (210) 567- 8744
Toll Free (866) 802-6288
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS POLICY
Individuals who are involved in the provision of dental hygiene services may be exposed to blood borne pathogens that may result in human disease. Students and faculty members who experience an exposure to potentially infectious materials (needle stick, mucous membrane, or non-intact skin) or airborne inhalation require specific follow-up attention. For more information on the policies on bloodborne and infectious diseases refer to the UT Health Science Center Policies on Bloodborne and Infectious diseases at http://www.uthscsa.edu/hop2000/8-toc.aspx
Do you have all of your questions answered and are you ready to apply to the Dental Hygiene program?
Go to the Application Checklist for the Dental Hygiene Department and to the Texas Common Application.