MISSION AND VISION The BSDH Program at Hodges University develops technically skilled, caring, socially aware, ethical dental hygienists committed to providing the highest levels of patient-centered care. Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum Plan Philosophy
The BSDH curriculum is designed to provide professional education to inspire the self- development and intellectual growth of the aspiring dental hygienist. To meet CODA 8 accreditation standards, the overall curriculum to earn the BSDH degree includes: general education, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, and dental hygiene science. Design of the BSDH curriculum is based on the belief that learning begins with basic sciences and liberal arts education, continues with technical education and skill development, followed by integration and application of the material and skills learned, with the opportunity to practice in real-world clinical settings within the university’s setting. The BSDH faculty understands that success not only relates to technical competency, but also professional behaviors, cultural sensitivity and
social responsibility. These items are addressed and modeled throughout the curriculum and threaded from the first core session through the final terminal courses. A variety of teaching methods are used in the BSDH program to achieve the proper depth and breadth of information and provide activities for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners. These activities include, but are not limited to, lecture, lab, simulated clinic, group and individual activities and projects, teaching and mentoring, observation and role playing, open lab practice time and clinical experiences. The faculty recognizes the diversity of the student and patient population and provides experiences and opportunities for active student participation, involvement, and learning within the classroom, the profession, and the community.
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