Overview
About Dental Hygiene at the University of Missouri - Kansas City
The following Clinical Entry Level program competencies are deemed by the faculty in the Division of Dental Hygiene as the skills, knowledge and values every entry level graduate must be able to consistently and independently demonstrate to qualify for graduation.
The School of Dentistry at University of Missouri - Kansas City, Division of Dental Hygiene assessment plan calls for theses competencies to be assessed throughout the classroom, laboratory and patient care experiences during the student's tenure in the program in the form of papers, case study presentations, student portfolios, clinical competency examinations, community assessment and other appropriate assessment measures.
The UMKC dental hygiene graduate will be competent in:
- Core competence for ethical practice, adherence to regulations, evidence-based decision making, and self assessment.
- Assessing persons of all ages and stages of life in a diverse society.
- Treatment care planning and case presentation for persons of all ages/stages of life in a diverse society.
- Health education strategies for the prevention of disease and the promotion of health.
- Provision of preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services for persons of all ages/stages of life.
- Health and safety provisions
- Management procedures (emergency management, communication, etc.)
- Community oral health strategies in a culturally diverse society.
- Utilization of information technology to assist in evidence-based decision making.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Anatomy of the Head & Neck
- Dental Morphology And Occlusion
- Dental Radiology
- Preclinical Dental Hygiene
- General and Oral Pathology
- Applied Nutrition and Biochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic Records
- English Proficiency
- Personal Statement
- Passport
- Statement of Finances
- Affidavit of Support
- Supplemental Materials
- Immigration Documents
Tuition Fee
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International
33540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1118 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
33540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1118 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
14640 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 488 USD per credit during 48 months.
- Heartland Rate tuition: $672 per credit
Living costs for Kansas City
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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