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Doctor of Dental Surgery

Image of dental student in the dental simulation lab A four-year program in general dentistry leading to the DDS degree and emphasizing study in three broad areas: basic sciences, clinical sciences, and social sciences.

Advanced Education

Specialized training beyond the DDS degree is available in the following areas:

* Indicates programs that award a Master of Science in Dentistry degree as well as a specialty certificate.

Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene student with patient A program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree. The program requires two years of liberal arts study, with a minimum of 60 semester hours, followed by two years of study focusing on basic and dental sciences, dental hygiene science and theory, community health and preclinic and clinical experiences.