| Certificate Program
The Department of Nursing offers the Post-Master’s
Certificate in Nursing for nurses who already have a master’s degree
in nursing but wish to acquire expertise in another specialty.
Distance Education
When funding is available, distance learning
opportunities at both the baccalaureate and master’s level are
available on the Neighbor Islands for the professional advancement of
registered nurses. Admission requirements, curriculum, and course
descriptions for the programs are the same as those of the Manoa campus
RN to BS pathway for baccalaureate preparation and the graduate program
for master’s preparation. The programs are designed with part-time
students in mind. The baccalaureate program is scheduled for
approximately seven semesters, while the master’s program lasts six
semesters and three summers. (This design is based on a 15-week
semester.)
For further information, contact the school's Office
of Student Services at (808) 956-8939. All policies and procedures that
apply to Manoa students apply to students enrolled in distance learning
opportunities.
Honors and Awards
Dental Hygiene Faculty Award
An outstanding dental hygiene student who has
maintained high scholarship and made contributions to the department is
recognized by the faculty of the Department of Dental Hygiene.
Student Organizations
For careers and leadership development, it is
important for students to become active in student and professional
organizations. There are several student organizations at Manoa.
Class Council Executive Board
All undergraduate nursing students are represented by
this board via their class council officers. The executive board
represents the interests and opinions of students enrolled in the School
of Nursing. They make recommendations to the various committees and
policy-making organizations within the Department of Nursing. Members
include the president and vice president of each class council, as well
as faculty advisers.
National Student Nurses’ Association
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) acts
as the voice of nursing students on the national level. NSNA contributes
to nursing education in order to provide the highest-quality health
care. It helps nursing students keep in touch with fundamental and
current professional interests and become active, responsible, and
professional nurses. NSNA is part of the American Nurses’ Association;
the UH Manoa Student Nurses’ Association is the local chapter of NSNA.
Sigma Phi Alpha
Alpha Kappa Chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha is the national
dental hygiene honor society at the University of Hawai‘i. Senior
dental hygiene students who rank high in scholarship and character and
exhibit potential qualities for future growth are recommended by faculty
members for election to membership.
Sigma Theta Tau
Sigma Theta Tau is the international honor society in
nursing that promotes excellence in academic scholarship, research, and
clinical nursing. Students must be nominated to become a member. The
Gamma Psi Chapter is the Manoa chapter of the honor society.
Dental Hygiene
Hemenway 200B
2445 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8821
Fax: (808) 956-5707
Faculty
C. Kuba, RDH, MEd (Chair)—dental hygiene
A. Akamine, RDH, BEd—dental hygiene
P. Fujimoto, RDH, DDS—oral pathology
D. Fukuda, RDH, MPH—dental hygiene
K. Katsura, RDH, BS—dental hygiene
J. Omori, RDH, MPH—dental hygiene
A. Ogawa, RDH, DMD—dental radiology
G. Richardson, RDH, MPH—dental hygiene
T. Tamai, RDH, MPH, JD—dental hygiene
C. Tom, DDS—periodontology
W. Wakai, RDH, DMD—dental materials
L. Wong, DDS—oral histology
L. Yamada, DDS—periodontology
Degree Offered: BS in dental hygiene
The Academic Program
Dental hygiene (DH) is the study of the integrated
services rendered to patients by a licensed dental hygienist. Students
majoring in dental hygiene can become licensed professionals who offer
preventive, educational, and therapeutic services for the control of
oral diseases and the promotion of optimum oral health.
The dental hygiene program at the University of
Hawai‘i at Manoa is the only one in the state. It offers the
educational preparation required by dental hygienists to provide oral
health care and education to the people of Hawai‘i, the continental
United States, and the Pacific.
Students completing the bachelor of science in dental
hygiene qualify for admission to the national and state board dental
hygiene examinations for licensure to practice dental hygiene under the
supervision of dentists in dental offices and in public health and other
dental hygiene settings.
The bachelor of science in dental hygiene maximizes
the opportunity for students to continue their education. It offers
professional training to broaden and deepen knowledge and skills, as
well as a foundation for personal and professional development and
opportunities for admission to graduate work.
Accreditation
The dental hygiene program is accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association.
Advising
Students interested in the dental hygiene program are
encouraged to arrange a counseling session with dental hygiene faculty
members. |