Opening Mouths, Minds, and Hearts.
The NAU Dental Hygiene Department offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene with two years of prerequisite work and two years of professional education. The department also offers an online degree completion program registered dental hygienists to complete their Bachelor's degree. We also have a clinic, which is open to the public to receive low cost dental hygiene services.
VALUES
Respect
Integrity
Passion
Wisdom
Relationships
Health
GOALS
1. Students will successfully meet the competencies and values as outlined in the Dental Hygiene Student Competencies to become competent oral health care providers using health promotion/disease prevention strategies
2. Students will be able to formulate comprehensive oral hygiene care plans that are patient-centered and based on current scientific evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of services provided
3. Students will be able to employ professional judgment and critical thinking skills to identify, assess, analyze and creatively address situations in a safe, ethical and legal manner
4. Student will be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills through actions, oral and written communication, and working with diverse populations
5. Students will demonstrate leadership skills and provide service to the community through health promotion activities and education
6. Students will be able to demonstrate self-responsibility for professional growth and optimum patient care
The mission of the Department of Dental Hygiene is to create an environment that encourages excellence and growth.
DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC
The NAU Dental Hygiene Clinic is now scheduling Fall appointments! We have available appointments on Wednesdays & Thursdays at 1:00pm or 5:00pm. Call today, 928-523-7147, or send us a message to schedule!
The NAU Dental Hygiene Clinic provides comprehensive dental hygiene and preventive dental services to students and the public.
NAU parking permits are required and are available from the clinic receptionist for NON-STUDENTS/AFFILIATES only.
Services provided by the clinic include, but are not limited to:
•Blood pressure screening
•Oral cancer screening
•Dental examination
•Periodontal Assessment (evaluation for gum disease)
•Education related to oral health
•Radiographs (X-rays)
•Dental Hygiene Therapy (cleaning, SRP etc.)
•Conservative Periodontal Therapy
•Fluoride application
•Sealants (coating to prevent decay on the chewing surfaces of teeth)
•Tooth whitening
The clinic is located on south campus in Building 66, room 215.
Appointments can be made by calling 928-523-3500.
