USD Dental Hygiene

USD Dental Hygiene USD Dental Hygiene is dedicated to life-long learning and improving the health of the communities th 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 32 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.

Who likes white teeth? 😁Have we got a deal for you!! Support USD's chapter of the American Dental Education Association ...
09/22/2025

Who likes white teeth? 😁Have we got a deal for you!! Support USD's chapter of the American Dental Education Association while brightening your smile. These make great gifts too!

USD dental hygiene students have been busy preparing for their careers and serving the public 🦷
09/22/2025

USD dental hygiene students have been busy preparing for their careers and serving the public 🦷

USD Dental Hygiene students and faculty volunteered at the Evening with the Stars event at Grace Baptist church and had ...
09/13/2025

USD Dental Hygiene students and faculty volunteered at the Evening with the Stars event at Grace Baptist church and had a blast🤩🦷

🦷 Dakota Days Continuing Education Event🦷Spots are filling up. Get your registration in! Network, learn, and celebrate w...
09/12/2025

🦷 Dakota Days Continuing Education Event🦷
Spots are filling up. Get your registration in!

Network, learn, and celebrate with fellow dental professionals during USD's biggest week of the year! 🐺

📆 Friday, Oct. 3rd, 2025
🕗 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Vermillion, SD

➡️ 2025-2026 CE Schedule & Registration link.usd.edu/dhce

As part of the senior clinical rotation, our students visit elementary schools to provide dental cleanings, x-rays, and ...
09/08/2025

As part of the senior clinical rotation, our students visit elementary schools to provide dental cleanings, x-rays, and sealants at a reduced rate.

*School-age children (ages 6–11) without sealants have almost 3 times as many cavities in the first molars as children with sealants.

*Applying sealants in schools for about 7 million children from low-income families who don't have them could save up to $300 million in dental treatment costs.

*School sealant programs are an effective way to provide millions of children with sealants to prevent cavities.

https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/data-research/facts-stats/fast-facts-dental-sealants.html

Security training day for USD Dental Hygiene seniors
09/06/2025

Security training day for USD Dental Hygiene seniors

We are proud to announce that USD Dental Hygiene has established an ADEA (American Dental Education Association) chapter...
09/05/2025

We are proud to announce that USD Dental Hygiene has established an ADEA (American Dental Education Association) chapter! The first meeting was held in the first week of classes of the Fall 2025 semester.

The first Fall 2025 SADHA (Student American Dental Hygienists' Association) meeting was held during the first week of cl...
09/04/2025

The first Fall 2025 SADHA (Student American Dental Hygienists' Association) meeting was held during the first week of classes.

Classes started at USD on August 25 and on August 26 our senior students were back in the clinic! Senior practicals
09/03/2025

Classes started at USD on August 25 and on August 26 our senior students were back in the clinic! Senior practicals

Welcome, class of 2027 and welcome back, senior hygiene students! The semester is off to a great start🦷
08/29/2025

Welcome, class of 2027 and welcome back, senior hygiene students! The semester is off to a great start🦷

🦷 Big things are happening at the University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene Clinic!Faculty members Molly Molencamp and C...
08/27/2025

🦷 Big things are happening at the University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene Clinic!
Faculty members Molly Molencamp and Carissa Regnerus were awarded a grant—boosted by support from the School of Health Sciences and the HRSA Telehealth Training Initiative—to bring cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing technology into our clinical space.
This innovation opens new doors for patient care, education, and access. We’re proud to lead the way in integrating tech-forward, equity-driven solutions into dental hygiene.

🦷 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🦷Make plans to join us for our Dakota Days Continuing Education Event!📆 Friday, Oct. 3rd, 20...
07/10/2025

🦷 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🦷
Make plans to join us for our Dakota Days Continuing Education Event!

📆 Friday, Oct. 3rd, 2025
🕗 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Vermillion, SD

Network, learn, and celebrate with fellow dental professionals during USD's biggest week of the year! 🐺

➡️ 2025-2026 CE Schedule & Registration link.usd.edu/dhce

Address

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

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