ULM Dental Hygiene Program

Caldwell Hall - Room 210 | (318) 342-1621

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Why Choose Dental Hygiene?

Dental Hygiene is one of the most rapidly expanding professions in the Allied Health field. Dental Hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases and promoting overall health. They are graduates of accredited programs in colleges and universities and must pass National and State Board Examinations in order to be licensed. As part of the dental team , working closely with the dentist, the professional roles in dental hygiene include, but are not limited to, those of a clinician, educator, patient advocate, administrator/manager and researcher in private and public health care settings.

As clinicians, dental hygienists:

Review health histories, examine head, neck, and oral tissues for disease
Perform oral cancer and blood pressure screenings
Expose, process and interpret dental radiographs (x-rays)
Remove deposits from teeth
Provide non-surgical periodontal therapy
Provide supportive periodontal therapy
Apply preventive agents (fluoride, antimicrobials, sealants)
Provide oral health care instructions
Provide dietary counseling
Administer local anesthesia

LICENSURE

Dental Hygienists must complete an accredited university curriculum and pass National and State Board Examinations in order to be licensed to practice. Upon completion of the dental hygiene program, he/she is eligible to apply for state licensing exams. Licensure certifies that the person is qualified to perform the dental hygiene functions permitted in the State Practice Act the dental hygiene functions permitted in the Louisiana State Dental Practice Act.

The Dental Hygiene department invites you to speak with our faculty, observe our clinic, and ask any questions about careers in Dental Hygiene.

For more information or to schedule a visit contact:

Ms. Beverly Jarrell
Department Head of Dental Hygiene
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Caldwell Hall 210
Monroe, LA 71209-0420
(318) 342-1621
jarrell@ulm.edu

For more detailed information about the exciting field of Dental Hygiene and employment opportunities, please visit the American Dental Hygienists' Association at adha.org.

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