The number of dental hygiene schools offering a bachelor degree is decreasing, while the
number of schools offering an associate degree is increasing. Of the 10 dental hygiene …

Purpose: Dual educational pathways exist for entry into the dental hygiene profession,
namely associate and baccalaureate degrees. The purpose of this study was to examine …

The state of Florida has 18 accredited, entry-level dental hygiene associate degree
programs, but until now, there was no advanced dental hygiene degree available. As dental …

A growing body of evidence indicates the baccalaureate degree is needed for dental
hygiene (DH) graduates to address the changes in oral health delivery and health systems …

With the dental hygiene profession undergoing tremendous transformation as greater and
more diverse workplace opportunities present themselves, the American Dental Hygienists' …

Purpose: Little is known regarding why prospective dental hygiene students select a four-
year entry-to-practice baccalaureate degree rather than a diploma granting program in …

To advance the profession of dental hygiene, graduate education is necessary to support
growth in research, education, administration, and practice in the discipline and to sustain …

The changing health care environment and societal imperatives indicate the need for
transformative change within the dental hygiene profession to serve the emerging needs of …

Background While there continues to be dialogue on the level of education required for entry
into the profession of dental hygiene, there is a scarcity of literature pertaining to students' …

To assist the ADEA Council of Allied Dental Program Directors in focusing future goals and
actions, an online survey was developed and administered to the directors of the 300 …