Lorie Speer, RDH, MSDH, Department Chair
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Faculty
Heather Anderson, Lisa A. Bilich, Dr. Rachel Deininger, Sarah C. Jackson, Merri L. Jones, Lorie Speer
Degrees
BS–Dental Hygiene Major
BS–On-line–Dental Hygiene, Degree Completion
Required courses in this program of study may have prerequisites. Reference the course description section for clarification.
Undergraduate Program
The Department of Dental Hygiene functions within the university setting and offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene that combines a strong liberal arts background with a professional education, an online Bachelor of Science of Dental Hygiene degree completion that enhances the practicing dental hygienists’ education through a broad-based liberal arts and general education courses, and an online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene graduate degree.
Mission of the Department of Dental Hygiene
The Mission of the Department of Dental Hygiene is to prepare culturally sensitive future leaders in the dental hygiene profession to provide competent, compassionate care and assume positions of responsibility and leadership in the professional roles of the dental hygienist. The department promotes a positive and rewarding academic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration for students, faculty, and staff.
Vision of the Department of Dental Hygiene
Be an international model for oral healthcare education that prepares tomorrow’s healthcare leaders who contribute to global research, advocate for change, and transform the profession.
Dental Hygiene Department Goals
The following goals direct the design, purpose and philosophy of the Eastern Washington University Department of Dental Hygiene.
The Dental Hygiene Department:
- enhances the profession of dental hygiene through faculty and student research and the use of on-line learning;
- increases community engagement through active participation of students, staff and faculty with civic groups, business, organizations and government;
- provides all students the skills necessary to function in interprofessional teams, in a constantly changing society.
Master of Science Dental Hygiene (MSDH)
Mission
The mission of the Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program is to educate and graduate dental hygienists who are technically, intellectually, and ethically prepared to use critical thinking skills, exemplify life-long learning, employ evidence-based decision making, and model cultural sensitivity as community leaders, outstanding citizens, and health care professionals. This program encourages the perpetual self-learning capacity to live up to one’s full potential and to contribute to making our community, our profession, and our world a better place to live.
