The Dental Hygiene program seeks to prepare students as dental hygienists who can
competently and safely perform dental hygiene procedures, display the personal qualities
of integrity, responsibility and reliability, function as active members of the dental
care team and are committed to professional development through life-long learning.
Program Goals and Student Achievement Outcomes
- Goal #1: Prepare students for professional careers as Dental Hygienist, in accordance with
the program competencies, CODA Accreditation Standards, ADHA's Code of Ethics, and
Rhode Island State Law and Rules and Regulations.
- Goal #2 : Provide the public and the dental community with competent, caring dental hygienists,
prepared to provide evidence-based comprehensive care, in a variety of clinical settings
and to diverse populations, and be active members of the dental health team.
- Goal #3 : Educate and train students with academic knowledge, and skill competence, to successfully
complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and ADEX Clinical Exam.
- Goal #4 : Prepare students to promote oral health within the community and continuously perform
self-assessment for life-long learning and professional growth.
* The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”.
The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department
of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653
or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Dental Accreditation Commission