About the Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program is committed to student engagement, advancing the profession, and increasing oral health literacy in Arkansas. The newly renovated UAMS Dental Hygiene Student Clinic along with clinical rotation sites offer students diverse clinical experiences to equip students with skills to become competent oral health care providers. The program seeks opportunities to serve underserved populations.
Learn MoreThe Dental Hygiene Profession
Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases to protect teeth and gums as well as protect patients’ total health.
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The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.
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Learn MoreDepartment of Dental Hygiene News and Announcements
Katy Warren Looks Back on More than 50 Years at UAMS
Even half a century can seem to pass quickly when you stay as busy and as professionally engaged as Katy Warren.
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Dental Hygiene Alumnus Starts Fund for Scholarship
Richard Robinson is used to being the only African American, male dental hygienist in the room. About 84% of all dental hygienists are white of which 96% are women. African Americans make up approximately 4% of all hygienists, with African American men accounting for fewer than 1%. Robinson wants to change that.
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UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
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UAMS Receives Delta Dental Grant to Support Patient Care
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation recently renewed a $30,000 grant to the UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center to help pay for additional dental care for patients seen first at the free clinic.
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Accreditation
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 401 North Michigan Ave, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611-4250.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-686-5734
Fax: 501-686-8519
Bridget Fitzhugh, M.S., RDH
Program Director; Assistant Professor
Email: BFitzhugh2@UAMS.edu
Madeline Babb, M.S.
Education Coordinator
Email: MBabb@UAMS.edu
Mailing Address
Department of Dental Hygiene
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham St.
Slot 609
Little Rock, AR 72205
Clinic Info
Dental Hygiene Student Clinic
Phone: 501-686-5733
View the Location Profile on UAMSHealth.com