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.

Fridays are fun! How could they not be, with such a great group of instructors we have here at USD Dental Hygiene!
09/18/2026

Fridays are fun! How could they not be, with such a great group of instructors we have here at USD Dental Hygiene!

✨ Meet the faces behind the smiles! We’re kicking off our Dental Hygiene Senior Spotlights! Swipe to learn more about As...
09/18/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind the smiles! We’re kicking off our Dental Hygiene Senior Spotlights! Swipe to learn more about Ashley!

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The first restorative appointment for our dentist in the Delta Dental Oral Health Center
09/15/2026

The first restorative appointment for our dentist in the Delta Dental Oral Health Center

Juniors had a great rainy Monday morning in preclinic learning about basic instrumentation!
09/14/2026

Juniors had a great rainy Monday morning in preclinic learning about basic instrumentation!

Junior students' first radiology lab. Taking bitewings and intraoral photos. DXTTR is so patient!
09/10/2026

Junior students' first radiology lab. Taking bitewings and intraoral photos. DXTTR is so patient!

Juniors always start with flossing!
09/09/2026

Juniors always start with flossing!

Professors past and present at the CRDTS 2026 annual meeting
08/31/2026

Professors past and present at the CRDTS 2026 annual meeting

08/31/2026

The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene is expanding its partnership with the City of Sioux Falls and Falls Community Health through a new agreement designed to strengthen access to dental care while supporting the education and clinical experience of future dental professionals.

Faculty and staff at the 2026 white coat ceremony
08/28/2026

Faculty and staff at the 2026 white coat ceremony

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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