University of Maryland School of Dentistry
- Maryland
- Graduate
- Hybrid
- dental.umaryland.edu
Program Contact
9631 Gudelsky Dr. Suite 2154-D
Rockville, MD 20850
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s (UMSOD) Clinical Dental Hygiene Leader (CDHL) program is unique, preparing exceptional students to become leaders in the oral health delivery system. The two-year (including 3 summer semesters) dual-degree program, housed at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), will enable students to obtain both a bachelor of science and a master of science in dental hygiene at the same time.
The CDHL Dual Degree curriculum includes graduate and undergraduate courses utilizing blended synchronous and asynchronous class activities with scheduled live and in-person pre-clinic, lab, and clinical experiences at the dental educational facility at the Universities at Shady Grove located in Montgomery County and some rotations each semester to the School of Dentistry located in Baltimore City. A strong emphasis is placed on research, scholarly writing, and understanding the scientific literature, so that graduates are not only competent clinicians, but prepared to review the latest findings in oral health and apply them to making evidence-based decisions about patient care.
The CDHL program is for students who have completed a previous Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than dental hygiene. This program provides graduates the skills to work interprofessionally and assume key leadership roles on interdisciplinary teams in hospitals, public health departments, community clinics, long-term care facilities, and educational and research institutions.
Program Information
| Program Type | Graduate |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Hybrid |
| Degree Awarded | Masters |
| Program Size | 14 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 28 months |
| Application Deadline | February 15, 2024 |
| Program Start Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 98 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Accepts International Students | Yes |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | dental.umaryland.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
Other Standardized Tests
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Prerequisite Instructions
Students must successfully complete all courses (57 credits, at least a C grade) from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college by the end of the spring semester prior to summer enrollment. They also must already have a Bachelor’s Degree.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Students must submit two recommendation letters: one from a college-level science teacher and another from a dental hygienist or dentist. Recommendations cannot be family members or UMB faculty. A third letter from an employer is optional.
Other Requirement Instructions
Other required documents to apply to the CDHL Dual Degree program include the following:
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement/essay
- Official transcripts
- Shadowing form
Additional Information
CDHL applicants are required to observe a registered dental hygienist who is presently working in practice for a minimum of eight hours to increase awareness and knowledge of the profession prior to applying to the Dental Hygiene Program.