Educational progress is important for dental hygienists to expand our roles in the community, corporate sector, education and much more! Wichita State RDH to BSDH program offers a range of courses to build your knowledge and confidence related to career options.
1. Become a leader.
-Offer to be the OSHA compliance officer in your office
-Host a lunch-and- learn event
-Volunteer for your local dental hygiene component
-Organize dental screenings at schools
2. Increase confidence in treating those with special needs.
-Volunteer at a Cleft Lip Cleft palate clinic in your area
-Start a study club with local hygienists to discuss differing oral health
topics (virtual or in person)
3. Gain skills needed to boost your career by improving how you present yourself.
-Think Cultural Health- Check out these modules on cultural competence
https://oralhealth.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/
Dental hygienists can enhance knowledge and skills with electronic and written communication, professional writing, conflict management, and cultural competence while in the BSDH program.
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