Dental Education
By choosing the Dental Education program at Minnesota State Mankato you're giving yourself the flexibility to grow and evolve in a career in your chosen field. With the Bachelor's degree and MS in Advanced Dental Therapy, you'll have the unique opportunity to provide oral health care services in our on-site clinic, schools, and community. This real-world exposure ensures that upon graduation, you'll be confident, competent, and ready to excel, ensuring a dynamic and fulfilling career that can adapt to your changing goals and the evolving healthcare landscape.
Careers in Dental Education
- Clinical Dental Hygienist
- Dental Hygiene Instructor
- Clinic Manager
- Dental Sales
Potential Salary
Median Salary $87,530
Dental Education Degrees at MSU
Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science
Our program is one of the few in Minnesota offering a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, providing students with a comprehensive education that combines academic excellence with hands-on experience.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art simulation lab and a community clinic that serves individuals of all backgrounds, our program ensures that students gain practical experience while delivering essential dental care. Additionally, students participate in external rotations, offering real-world opportunities to apply their skills in diverse clinical settings.
Dental Hygiene Post Licensure, Bachelor of Science
This 100% online program is for dental hygienists who have successfully completed training at a dental hygiene program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), are currently licensed, and want to expand their career possibilities with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Students enrolled in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program can start before graduation.
Gain new skills that can be applied in your current position, while preparing for new and expanded career opportunities. With three start times per year and flexible tracks, you can complete coursework on your schedule.
Advanced Dental Therapy, Master of Science
The Advanced Dental Therapy, MS program prepares licensed dental hygienists to expand their scope of practice and become leaders in oral health care. Through rigorous coursework, clinical training, and research, students gain technical expertise and ethical grounding to deliver patient-centered care. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and hands-on training, the program equips graduates to address complex oral health needs, shape the future of dentistry, and make a meaningful impact in diverse and underserved communities.
Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science
Our program is one of the few in Minnesota offering a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, providing students with a comprehensive education that combines academic excellence with hands-on experience.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art simulation lab and a community clinic that serves individuals of all backgrounds, our program ensures that students gain practical experience while delivering essential dental care. Additionally, students participate in external rotations, offering real-world opportunities to apply their skills in diverse clinical settings.
Dental Hygiene Post Licensure, Bachelor of Science
This 100% online program is for dental hygienists who have successfully completed training at a dental hygiene program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), are currently licensed, and want to expand their career possibilities with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Students enrolled in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program can start before graduation.
Gain new skills that can be applied in your current position, while preparing for new and expanded career opportunities. With three start times per year and flexible tracks, you can complete coursework on your schedule.
Advanced Dental Therapy, Master of Science
The Advanced Dental Therapy, MS program prepares licensed dental hygienists to expand their scope of practice and become leaders in oral health care. Through rigorous coursework, clinical training, and research, students gain technical expertise and ethical grounding to deliver patient-centered care. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and hands-on training, the program equips graduates to address complex oral health needs, shape the future of dentistry, and make a meaningful impact in diverse and underserved communities.
Dental Technology and Learning Spaces
Minnesota State Mankato’s Dental Education program offers state-of-the-art labs and technology for hands-on learning. The Dental Simulation Lab provides students with simulators, computers, and monitors to develop skills and confidence before entering clinical practice. The Public Dental Clinic allows students to deliver patient care using advanced technology under faculty supervision. Additionally, the radiology lab features multiple x-ray units connected to clinical-grade software for real-world training.
Public Dental Clinic
The Public Dental Clinic at Minnesota State University, Mankato gives our students real-world experience while providing oral health services for the community.
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