USD Dental Hygiene

USD Dental Hygiene USD Dental Hygiene is dedicated to life-long learning and improving the health of the communities that we serve.

We set the standard for dental hygiene in South Dakota. Our graduates are dedicated to life-long learning and improving the health of the communities they serve. We admit 40 students each year who meet our academic standards. We not only stay on top of the latest teaching techniques, but we keep current on the latest clinical practices as well. Our students are well prepared with an above average national certification exam pass rate - 99.8 percent since 2004. They enjoy a low faculty-to student ratio and get to experience clinical training opportunities in the real world. We offer services at several clinical sites throughout the state. This helps our community as well as our students by providing clinical experience. These include:

Main clinical site on the Vermillion campus, Delta Dental Oral Health Center
Clinic in Siouxland Health and Human Services Building in Sioux Falls. Correctional Facilities in Yankton, Springfield and Sioux Falls
South Dakota Developmental Center
IHS/Tribal Dental Clinics
Area nursing homes
Area Schools

Our students get experience outside the classroom for professional development and clinical experience, including:

Providing public dental health services
Providing oral cancer screenings
Giving oral health presentations
Completing a three-week dental office internship.

There was a visitor in the window at one of the clinic rotations today! Up on the stairway
02/03/2026

There was a visitor in the window at one of the clinic rotations today! Up on the stairway

Three senior and three junior USD Dental Hygiene students participated in the Church on the Street Health and Healing Fa...
02/02/2026

Three senior and three junior USD Dental Hygiene students participated in the Church on the Street Health and Healing Fair in Sioux Falls, where they delivered oral health screenings and applied fluoride varnish as part of community outreach efforts.

Seniors back in full swing, ready to tackle their last semester!
01/27/2026

Seniors back in full swing, ready to tackle their last semester!

First day of junior clinic for the Class of 2027!
01/26/2026

First day of junior clinic for the Class of 2027!

01/26/2026
USD Dental Hygiene students representing our profession at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre for Lobby Day. The future ...
01/26/2026

USD Dental Hygiene students representing our profession at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre for Lobby Day. The future of dental hygiene is informed, engaged, and advocating for our patients and our profession.

Edit: added second photo of all attendees

National Pie Day??? YUM!!Make sure you brush those teeth after you celebrate!
01/23/2026

National Pie Day??? YUM!!

Make sure you brush those teeth after you celebrate!

01/22/2026
USD Dental Hygiene junior students practicing on student partners one last time before seeing their first patients next ...
01/22/2026

USD Dental Hygiene junior students practicing on student partners one last time before seeing their first patients next week.

12/19/2025

Students, you made it through the semester; now on to spring! Have a great break!

Happy holidays to everyone from USD Dental Hygiene!

Dental assistant job opportunity at the USD Sioux Falls Dental Clinic
12/15/2025

Dental assistant job opportunity at the USD Sioux Falls Dental Clinic

The Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota (USD) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Sioux Falls Clinic. This position primarily provides chairside dental assisting, manages dental insurance coordination, and offers front desk support as needed. The role is essential to...

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414 East Clark Street 101 Center For Health Education
Vermillion, SD
57069

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.usd.edu/

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