“I chose to complete the healthcare administration track in the dental hygiene program because I feel that it presents us with so much opportunity within our field after we begin our career.”
--Haley Motsinger

“I chose to complete the healthcare administration track because I wanted to have a deeper understanding of what goes into the health care system beyond my role as a dental hygienist. I think it's important to understand the broader system so we can provide better care for our patients.”
--Yelena Fox

“I have always been interested in the management or administrative side of healthcare and dental care. I may go back to school someday to become a dentist and it would be important for me to have a background in administration.”
--Mackenzie Shorey

By adding just one more concentration elective course in place of an open elective, dental hygiene students have the opportunity to turn their track into a Minor in Health Administration. Contact your academic advisor to declare the Minor in Health Administration.