Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)

Category: Dental Hygiene

Alumni Career Q + A with Annie Walters, Dental Hygienist

Andrew | March 25, 2024

We sat down with alumni Annie Walters on her time at Northern Arizona University and career… Read more

Annie Waters, N A U Dental Hygiene

36+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services

Andrew | March 7, 2024

Jobs in health and healthcare are in high demand, especially as the state of Arizona faces a healthcare worker shortage—one of the greatest shortages nationwide. As you consider your path in college and beyond, explore some of the rewarding and meaningful career opportunities the College of Health and Human Services can offer… Read more

N A U Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

Out of the classroom: Dental hygiene students gain experience at Hopi Health Center

Andrew | October 25, 2023

In the heart of the Hopi Reservation in northern Arizona, a small group of dedicated NAU dental hygiene students find their way back to a cozy trailer where they enjoy necessary downtime after a long day of treating patients. Some unwind with television, while others stargaze. These students are participating in the Hopi Summer Externship, a two-week program that aims to tackle dental care inequity.  … Read more

A group of dental hygienists smiling for the camera.

Casual Conversation Leads to Meaningful Interprofessional Research

mem2 | May 8, 2023

This project highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration, whether formally organized or through casual conversation between friends… Read more

Students learn how to use the dental x-ray machine.

Dental Hygiene program community work

mem2 | June 21, 2021

On November 12th, the Dental Hygiene program provided FREE preventative dental care to a total of 11 veterans and have 26 vouchers for future veterans to receive free dental care… Read more

Nurse examining a pediatric patient's mouth.

Dental care for Indian reservation – Chamber Business News

mem2 | April 5, 2019

Read about the amazing NAU Hopi Program our Dental Hygiene students and faculty are involved with. … Read more

Instructor talking to a class of students.

Undergraduate Symposium awards

mem2 | December 5, 2017

Dental Hygiene student Annie Richardson won first place for her presentation titled “The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease”. Read more awards… Read more

Overhead shot of the N A U undergraduate symposium.

Inside NAU takes a closer look at the dental hygiene kiddie clinic

mem2 | January 1, 2017

Learn more about Kiddie Clinic program from NAU… Read more

Dental hygiene students travel to underserved areas to provide services.

mem2 | January 1, 2016

NAU’s Dental Hygiene students travel to underserved areas in central America to provide services… Read more

Dental hygiene project zero in the news

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Northern Arizona University’s CHHS Dental Hygiene Project Zero in the News… Read more