The University of Pittsburgh's Dental Hygiene Program provides a multidisciplinary educational experience through its mission and goals. The Program's robust curriculum prepares students for careers in private practice, education, business, sales, public health, research and the public sector.
Pitt Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Program offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science or a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in a unique academic environment. Multidisciplinary educational experiences and a robust curriculum will prepare them for careers in private practice, education, business, sales, public health, research and the public sector. Students gain valuable clinical experience in the dental hygiene clinic and through rotations within the school and at various health care facilities in the area. Opportunities to give back through community outreach are provided and encouraged. Scholarships and other financial aid are available to dental hygiene students.