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Dental Hygiene is a remarkable career: you might even say it's a profession in charge of its own destiny... and the University of Alberta is the ideal place to study.
Not only does the Dental Hygiene program offer a superb program with a highly qualified and committed faculty, with an excellent reputation... but we are also located on a beautiful campus, in one of the finest historic buildings of the University.
There are many reasons why you should consider a career in Dental Hygiene. As a career, it:
- provides almost guaranteed employment;
- offers flexible working schedules in pleasant and safe surroundings;
- offers above-average remuneration in a respected health care profession;
- offers the chance to practice internationally in countries as close as the US or as far away as Australia;
- can be enjoyed in a variety of professional settings, in private practice, at Universities and other educational institutions, research, industry, government and health agencies;
- plays a primary role in health promotion and prevention in a dynamic and changing health care system.
The Dental Hygiene program provides an education that is highly responsive, scientific and professional, in a learning environment that is dynamic and student-centred. Small-group and case-based learning is used to foster an environment that encourages collaboration with peers and faculty.
The dental hygiene program offers interdisciplinary opportunities through local student programs to encourage cultural awareness and cooperation.
The program is a leader in the development, design and delivery of high-performance dental hygiene education: it enables students to meet the challenges of a new era by providing diverse training opportunities, including:
- team skills in interdisciplinary courses
- participation in client-centred care
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