The dental hygiene program at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa is the only baccalaureate level program in the state. It offers the educational preparation required of dental hygienists to provide oral health care and education to the people of Hawai’i, the continental U.S., and the Pacific-Asia region. Students majoring in dental hygiene can become licensed professionals who offer preventive, education, and therapeutic services for the control of oral diseases and the promotion of optimum oral health.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Dental Hygiene Degree Program
High School Direct Entry in Dental Hygiene (Not Admitting effective December 31, 2023)
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
- For Current UH Mānoa Transfer & Veteran Students: This full-time program, available for fall (August) admission, is tailored for current UH Manoa transfer and veteran students. Candidates are admitted to the Bachelor of Science degree program after completing prerequisite and the majority of general education courses.
Events for Prospective Students
Potential applicants to the program are highly encouraged to attend an open house event. Visit the event page for upcoming events.
Pre-Admission, Advising & Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
- Advising for Prospective Pre-Dental Hygiene and Transfer Students: The Pre-Dental Hygiene advisor assists students in clarifying educational goals, aligning them towards career preferences, and navigating the academic requirements for successful progress toward the degree.
- Dental Hygiene Licensure and State Authorization: Upon completing the program, licensure eligibility in the State of Hawaiʻi is determined by the Hawaiʻi Board of Dental Examiners. It’s important for students intending to practice outside of Hawaiʻi to verify licensure requirements with the respective state’s licensing board.
- College-Level Exam Program (CLEP): CLEP exams are accepted, offering students the opportunity to satisfy course requirements for the dental hygiene program. Consultation with a NAWSON Office of Student Services advisor is recommended to understand the application of non-graded course equivalencies.
- WUE: Out-of-state students from specific states may qualify for a special tuition rate under the WUE program. More information can be found on the UH Mānoa Admission’s WUE page.
Contact
Dental Hygiene Program Administrator & Instructor
Contact for applicants to the Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene program. Also, contact for enrolled dental hygiene students.
Department of Dental Hygiene
Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2445 Campus Road, Hemenway Hall 200-B
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: (808) 956-8821
Fax: (808) 956-5707
Email: kmsato@hawaii.edu
For current students: Academic advising is provided by faculty of the Department of Dental Hygiene. It is advised that all enrolled students meet with a faculty advisor regarding their progress toward their degree at least two semesters before the scheduled graduation date.
Assistant Professor & Dental Hygiene Advisor
Contact for enrolled dental hygiene students.
Department of Dental Hygiene
Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2445 Campus Road, Hemenway Hall 200-C
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: (808) 956-5705
Fax: (808) 956-5707
Email: oishim@hawaii.edu
Instructor & Dental Hygiene Advisor
Contact for enrolled dental hygiene students.
Department of Dental Hygiene
Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2445 Campus Road, Hemenway Hall 200-C
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: (808) 956-5706
Fax: (808) 956-5707
Email: pshimizu@hawaii.edu
