Mission
The mission of the programs in dental education is to provide
education and clinical experiences to undergraduate students
for future roles as oral health professionals. The programs
are committed to excellence in the theory and practice
of dental assisting and dental hygiene and in the development
of competent, socially sensitive, culturally diverse, and
ethically responsible professionals.
The programs in dental education award the Associate of Science in Dental
Hygiene, and the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
As an integral part of its mission, the programs operate a primary
health care facility, the IU South Bend Dental Hygiene
Clinic, which provides preventive oral health services at
moderate cost to the residents of Michiana. The setting
emphasizes oral health education, promotes increased oral
health awareness among consumers, and fills a void in
meeting the needs of the dentally underserved. The clinic is
open to the public from September through June.
Accreditation
The IU South Bend dental hygiene programs
are fully accredited by the American Dental
Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and are
affiliated with the Indiana University School of Dentistry
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