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Universum University
Bachelor

Dental Hygiene

Turn your passion for oral health into a professional career in preventive care, patient education, and community wellbeing.

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Overview

UNI - Universum International College combines academic excellence with global opportunities through its Powered by ASU model. The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to deliver preventive and personalized oral care, apply evidence-based clinical practice, and support healthier communities through patient education and professional ethics.

Duration3 years
Total Credits181 ECTS
FormatCampus / Online
LanguageAlbanian

Program Objectives

  • Understand the role, responsibilities, and international practice standards of dental hygienists.
  • Build strong foundations in oral pathology, diagnostics, and clinical hygiene procedures.
  • Apply preclinical and clinical approaches for safe and effective oral-health interventions.
  • Develop pain-management and patient-comfort techniques for routine dental-hygiene services.
  • Design personalized oral-care plans for diverse patient needs and community contexts.
  • Use evidence-based decision making to evaluate treatment options and preventive actions.
  • Strengthen communication skills for patient education and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Commit to lifelong professional learning and continuous quality improvement in oral care.
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

62 ECTS
Semester 132 ECTS
  • Oral Anatomy and Physiology
    6
  • Introduction to Dental Hygiene Theory
    6
  • Intro to Chemistry
    4
  • Biostatistics
    4
  • Introduction to Dentistry
    6
  • Study Skills
    2
  • Elective (Students must choose 1 course): German Language, English Language, Dental Public Health, Sociology
    4
Semester 230 ECTS
  • Pharmacology for Dental Health
    5
  • Principles of Microbiology
    6
  • Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene
    5
  • Ethics, Practice and Effective Communication
    5
  • Health Education on Preventive Dental Communication
    5
  • Elective (Students must choose 1 course): Writing Skills, German Language, English Language, Human Resources
    4

Academic path

Year 2

59 ECTS
Semester 329 ECTS
  • Orofacial Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
    6
  • Dental Materials and Instruments
    6
  • Intro to Basic Medical Procedures
    4
  • General Psychology
    4
  • Management of Pain
    5
  • Elective (Students must choose 1 course): Lifespan Development, Effective Public Speaking, German Language, English Language, Cardiology
    4
Semester 430 ECTS
  • Periodontology
    8
  • Oral Pathology
    6
  • Dental Nutrition
    6
  • Clinical Dental Hygiene II
    6
  • Elective (Students must choose 1 course): Community Dentistry, Medical Emergency in Dentistry, English Language, German Language, Leadership
    4

Academic path

Year 3

60 ECTS
Semester 530 ECTS
  • Epidemiology and Community Diagnosis
    5
  • Dental Radiology
    5
  • Dental Hygiene Seminar
    5
  • Local Anesthesia
    5
  • Communication and Oral Health Management with Populations with Special Needs
    6
  • Elective (Students must choose 1 course): Communication and Health Management, Digital Marketing, English Language, German Language, Entrepreneurship in Health Industry
    4
Semester 630 ECTS
  • Research Methodology in Dental Hygiene
    4
  • Clinical Hours/Internship
    16
  • Thesis/Capstone Project
    10

What UNI students gain and experience with Arizona State University

Arizona State University is incorporated in all student experiences and programs, by providing:

ASU "What Is Innovation?" certificate course
Master Class from Arizona State University faculty
Learn English at Arizona State University
ASU English Courses
Arizona State University Summer Experience
ASU Global Exchanges
Global Signature Courses
Short-term immersion programs at ASU partner universities
Online Courses and Workshops by Arizona State University
Courses directly from Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Venture X - Startup
ASU Endstar Game

Why Study Dental Hygiene at UNI - Universum International College

Knowledge

  • Understand the role, responsibilities, and international practice standards of dental hygienists.
  • Build strong foundations in oral pathology, diagnostics, and clinical hygiene procedures.
  • Apply preclinical and clinical approaches for safe and effective oral-health interventions.

Skills

  • Develop pain-management and patient-comfort techniques for routine dental-hygiene services.
  • Design personalized oral-care plans for diverse patient needs and community contexts.
  • Use evidence-based decision making to evaluate treatment options and preventive actions.

Competencies

  • Strengthen communication skills for patient education and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Commit to lifelong professional learning and continuous quality improvement in oral care.
  • Dental hygienist roles in private clinics, dental centers, and preventive-care practices.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
International partner map will be added soon.

Career opportunities

  • Dental hygienist roles in private clinics, dental centers, and preventive-care practices.
  • Oral-health educator roles in schools, community programs, and public-health initiatives.
  • Clinical support and care-coordination positions in multidisciplinary dental teams.
  • Pathways toward specialization, advanced training, and leadership in oral-health services.

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