BS Dental Hygiene - Superior University Lahore

BS Dental Hygiene

Advance dental care and promote oral hygiene

The BS in Dental Hygiene equips students with the expertise to promote oral health and provide preventive dental care through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, to help students excel in various dental hygiene roles within the healthcare industry.

Course details for year 2024

Credit Hours

132

Duration

4 years

Semesters

8

Attendance

Full-time

Program roadmap

Course	Credit Hours
Anatomy – I	3
Functional English	3
Islamic Studies	3
Oral Biology	3
Physiology – I	3
Total	15

Course	Credit Hours
Anatomy – II	3
Dental Morphology-I	3
Expository Writing	3
Ideology And Constitution Of Pakistan	3
Physiology – II	3
Total	15

Course	Credit Hours
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies	3
Dental Materials – I	3
Dental Radiology	3
General Pathology	3
Healthcare Psychology	3
Quantitative Reasoning – I	3
Total	18

Course	Credit Hours
Civics and Community Engagement	3
Dental Materials – II	3
Dental Morphology II	3
Oral Pathology	3
Periodontology – I	3
Quantitative Reasoning II	3
Total	18

Course	Credit Hours
Dental Pharmacology	3
Fundamentals Of Infection Control	3
Oral Medicine – I	3
Periodontology II	3
Research Methodology	3
Social Entrepreneurship Program	3
Total	18

Course	Credit Hours
Community Dentistry – I	3
Entrepreneurial Teaching And Training Program	3
Medical Emergencies In Dental Practice/ Laboratory	3
Orthodontics	3
Preventive Dentistry	4
Total	16

Course	Credit Hours
Dental Instrumentation	3
Dental Pain Management	3
Field Experience	3
Paedodontics	4
Research Project	3
Total	16

Course	Credit Hours
Capstone Project	3
Integrated Clinical Rotation	4
Management Of Patients With Special Needs	3
Professional Development	3
Prosthodontics	3
Total	16

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have completed their intermediate (F.Sc Pre-Medical or equivalent) with a minimum of 45% marks.

Why choose BS Dental Hygiene at Superior University?

Our BS Dental Hygiene program features a state-of-the-art Dental Hospital, offering students hands-on training in a clinical setting. The program emphasizes community service and public health initiatives, ensuring graduates are well-rounded professionals. Our highly qualified faculty bring extensive clinical and academic experience, guiding students through a curriculum that integrates technology with virtual simulations and digital dentistry.

Distinctive Features

Enrolling in our BS Dental Hygiene program provides numerous benefits, including:

Hands-on training in our state-of-the-art Dental Hospital, preparing students for professional practice.
A strong emphasis on community service and public health initiatives, fostering a commitment to improving oral health in the community.
Guidance from highly qualified faculty with extensive clinical and academic experience.
Integration of technology in learning with virtual simulations and digital dentistry, enhancing practical skills and knowledge.
Internship opportunities with local dental clinics and hospitals, providing real-world experience.
Comprehensive exam preparation for licensure, ensuring readiness for professional certification.

Career Scope

Graduates of the BS in Dental Hygiene program can pursue diverse career paths, including:

Opportunities as Dental Hygienists in private practices, providing essential preventive care and patient education.

Roles as Public Health Advocates, promoting oral health initiatives and policies.

Careers as Dental Hygiene Educators in public or private colleges and universities, shaping the next generation of dental professionals.

Global exposure for higher education, internships, jobs, or immigration through the 'Go Global Stream' of our 3U1M Program, facilitating international placements and further education opportunities.

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