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Dental Hygiene Pass Rates and Goals

Since 2015, 98 percent of graduates of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Dental Hygiene program have passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination on their first try, and 99 percent have passed on their second attempt. 

These important data points reflect how well Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty prepare students for career success.

National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Pass Rates

National Board Dental Hygiene Exam Pass Rates By Graduating Class

Date	Candidates Taking	Candidates Passing	Pass
2015	15	15	100%
2016	11	11	100%
2017	10	10	100%
2018	11	11	100%
2019	15	15	100%
2020	16	16	100%
2021*	16	15	93.75%
2022*	14	13	92.86%
2023	11	11	100%
2024	14	14	100%
2025	12	12	100%
2026	14	13	92.8%

*Students passed the exam on the second attempt.

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Program Goals

1. To graduate clinically competent and ethical dental hygienists who will promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to the public.
2. To provide a quality educational program that meets the needs of the students, employers, and educational community.
3. To graduate dental hygienists who are able to initiate and assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention activities for diverse populations in a variety of settings.
4. To create a physical and emotional atmosphere conducive to learning.
5. To graduate dental hygienists who possess transferable skills such as communication, problem solving, and critical thinking in order to take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Dental Hygiene Mission Statement

The dental hygiene program derives its purposes and functions from the mission statement of the Â鶹´«Ã½. Our primary purpose is to provide the highest quality education while recognizing and respecting the dignity of each individual student. We are committed to contributing to the oral health needs of the community by providing high-quality care in a cost-efficient manner.

The dental hygiene program strives to provide a variety of quality academic, laboratory, preclinical and clinical learning experiences that prepare students to assume the role of a dental hygienist in a variety of practice settings. Students, while having the responsibility for their own learning, are provided with an environment for effective learning by the faculty.

The dental hygiene faculty encourages students to attain their professional goals while realizing their individual potential as learners and beginning professionals.