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 …

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 …

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 …

No research data are available about practicing dental hygienists' opinions regarding the
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) and the oral health practitioner (OHP), a new …

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 …

A survey was mailed to a stratified random sample of 357 licensed dental hygienists residing
in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The purpose of the study was …

The purpose of this study was to compare the educational and career pathways of graduates
from associate degree (AS/AA) and baccalaureate degree (BS/BA) entry‐level dental …

Purpose: As education and clinical preparation affect employment opportunities for entry-
level dental hygienists, dentists' perceptions of recent graduates should be considered when …

Background: As discussions about baccalaureate education for dental hygiene continue at
national and international levels, examining outcomes of earning a baccalaureate degree in …

Purpose: There is an increased need for dental hygienists with advanced degrees to meet
the demands of a complex health care system in addition to advancing the dental hygiene …