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Dental hygienists are licensed preventive oral health professionals who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services in dental care. Career opportunities for hygienists are available in a variety of settings, including private dental practices, community dental health clinics, public schools, clinical and basic science research laboratories, state and federal health facilities and management positions. Licensure by national and state examination is required.
The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (M.S.) degree program follows a required four semester graduate level curriculum, which begins each year during the fall semester. Resources limit each class size to no more than 10 students. In addition to tuition, housing, books and other usual school expenses apply. Fees are subject to change on a yearly basis. Students are responsible for transportation fees to and from externships at off campus sites. The program can be completed online.
Formal admission to UNM is an initial requirement for admission to the Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene. Applications for graduate admission are available from the Division of Dental Hygiene, University of New Mexico. The Division of Dental Hygiene recommends acceptance to the program. Graduate Studies offers final determination of admissions. The following documents must be submitted to the Division of Dental Hygiene for admittance to the program:
Deadline: Both applications are due no later than April 15th. Early admission due date is January 31. Those applicants who are provisionally selected are notified in May. All applicants are notified of their admission status. Selection is given to qualified persons regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, qualified disability or military involvement. Equal opportunity for admission is given to all qualified applicants.
Advisement sessions are available from the Division of Dental Hygiene.
Call the office at (505) 272-8147 for an appointment.
Credit Hours |
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Plan I: | Thesis Option | |
Semester 1 | ||
DEHY 502 | Dental Hygiene Instructional Strategies | 3 |
DEHY 505 | Clinical Teaching and Administration | 3 |
DEHY 510 | Dental Hygiene Research Methodology | 3 |
Semester 2 | ||
DEHY 501 | Dental Hygiene Administration | 3 |
DEHY 503 | Oral Medicine | 3 |
DEHY 538 | Statistics in Dental Hygiene Research | 3 |
Semester 3 | ||
DEHY 500 | Current Issues in Dental Hygiene | 3 |
DEHY 599 | Dental Hygiene Thesis | 3 |
Semester 4 | ||
DEHY 504 | Dental Hygiene Internship | 6 |
DEHY 599 | Dental Hygiene Thesis | 3 |
Total | 34 | |
Plan II: | Nonthesis Specialty | |
Semester 1 | ||
DEHY 502 | Dental Hygiene Instructional Strategies | 3 |
DEHY 505 | Clinical Teaching and Administration | 4 |
DEHY 510 | Dental Hygiene Research Methodology | 3 |
Semester 2 | ||
DEHY 501 | Dental Hygiene Administration | 3 |
DEHY 503 | Oral Medicine | 3 |
DEHY 538 | Statistics in Dental Hygiene Research | 3 |
Semester 3 | ||
DEHY 500 | Current Issues in Dental Hygiene | 3 |
DEHY 560 | Nonthesis Project | 3 |
(Graduate Course from Specialty) | 3 | |
Semester 4 | ||
DEHY 504 | Dental Hygiene Internship | 6 |
(Graduate Course from Specialty) | 3 | |
Total | 37 | |
Plan II: | Nonthesis Dental Hygiene Practitioner Option | |
Semester 1 | ||
DEHY 502 | Dental Hygiene Instructional Strategies | 3 |
DEHY 505 | Clinical Teaching and Administration | 4 |
DEHY 510 | Dental Hygiene Research Methodology | 3 |
Semester 2 | ||
DEHY 500 | Current Issues in Dental Hygiene | 3 |
DEHY 501 | Dental Hygiene Administration | 3 |
DEHY 503 | Oral Medicine | 3 |
Semester 3 | ||
DEHY 538 | Statistics in Dental Hygiene Research | 3 |
DEHY 561 | Advanced Dental Hygiene Clinic | 6 |
Semester 4 | ||
DEHY 504 | Dental Hygiene Internship | 6 |
DEHY 562 | Primary Dental Care | 3 |
Total | 37 |
NOTE: Satisfactory completion of the Master's Exam is mandatory for graduation.
DEHY 205. Introduction to Dental Hygiene. (2)
DEHY 210. Head and Neck Anatomy. (2)
DEHY 211. Dental Anatomy. (2)
DEHY 250. Gen/Oral Hist and Embrey. (2)
DEHY 301. Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture I. (3)
DEHY 302. Clinical Dental Hygiene I. (2)
DEHY 303. Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture II. (3)
DEHY 304. Clinical Dental Hygiene II. (3)
DEHY 312. Dental Radiology- Lab. (3)
DEHY 320. Dental Bio-Materials. (2)
DEHY 330. Dental Health Education I. (2)
DEHY 335. Dental Office Emergencies. (2)
DEHY 340. General and Oral Pathology. (3)
DEHY 360. Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist. (3)
DEHY 370. Special Care in Dental Hygiene. (2)
DEHY 400 / 500. Current Issues in Dental Hygiene. (3)
DEHY 401. Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture III. (2)
DEHY 402. Clinical Dental Hygiene III. (3)
DEHY 403. Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture IV. (2)
DEHY 404. Clinical Dental Hygiene IV. (4)
DEHY 407. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
DEHY 410 / 510. Dental Hygiene Research Methodology. (3)
DEHY 422. Dental Public Health I. (3)
DEHY 423. Dental Public Health II. (1)
DEHY 440. Extramural Experience. (1-6 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
DEHY 442. Principles of Practice. (2)
DEHY 470. Periodontology I. (3)
DEHY 480. Local Anesthesia and Pain Control. (3)
DEHY 500 / 400. Current Issues in Dental Hygiene. (3)
DEHY 501. Dental Hygiene Administration. (3)
DEHY 502. Dental Hygiene Instructional Strategies. (3)
DEHY 503. Oral Medicine. (3)
DEHY 504. Dental Hygiene Internship. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
DEHY 505. Clinical Teaching and Administration. (4)
DEHY 507. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
DEHY 510 / 410. Dental Hygiene Research Methodology. (3)
DEHY 538. Statistics in Dental Hygiene Research. (3)
DEHY 560. Nonthesis Project. (3)
DEHY 599. Dental Hygiene Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)
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