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Welcome

We are delighted for your interest in the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program.

Our 30 plus year accredited Program, from the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)*, enjoys National acclaim and recognition for consistently graduating clinically skilled and intellectually strong dental hygiene clinicians. The Pierce College Dental Hygiene faculty strive for an affable academic climate that commands the very best from the student, balances all aspects of the skills needed for you to be competent and successful, and maintains a high standard to ensure public safety. Currently, our dental hygiene clinic is incorporating the very latest and best technology, including office management software, digital radiography, computer-assisted anesthesia, and more!

Pierce College Dental Hygiene Mission Statement

The Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program prepares learners for the privilege and responsibility to practice in the profession of Dental Hygiene. This preparation focuses on essential competencies for the successful practice of the profession, inspires lifelong learning, and service to the community.

Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program Goals

  1. Students will successfully meet the essential competencies and student outcomes as outlined in the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Student Handbook titled Competencies for Dental Hygiene and the Pierce College Course Outcomes and syllabi objectives.
  2. Graduates will be prepared academically and clinically to successfully pass any dental hygiene licensing examination given in the United States.
  3. Graduates will provide quality, evidence-based, client-centered dental hygiene services.
  4. Graduates will demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of their education and dental hygiene careers.
  5. Graduates will successfully demonstrate the Five Pierce College Core Abilities.
  6. Clients/consumers will receive quality dental hygiene services and be satisfied with the services rendered.
  7. Faculty will regularly review curriculum and use evidence-based research as a basis for curricular changes and updates.
  8. Faculty will commit to continual professional development to enhance dental hygiene academic quality, and provide the best and technologically sound educational environment for successful student learning.
  9. Affiliates and community organizations will have collegial and professional experiences when interacting with the dental hygiene program faculty, staff, and students.
  10. The curriculum will provide an academic basis which facilitates articulation with other educational programs and from which graduates may progress toward additional academic advancement.

*The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 2719.

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Voice: (253) 964-6796

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Fulltime Dental Hygiene Faculty

Monica L Hospenthal, RDH, BS, M.Ed.
Director of Dental Hygiene/ Fulltime Professor

Kathy B. Bassett, BSDH, RDH, M.Ed.
Fulltime Professor/Clinical Coordinator

Mary Galagan, RDH, BS, MHA
Fulltime Professor/Community Health and Extramurals

Carolyn D. Roberton, BSDH, RDH
Fulltime Professor, Liaison Student Chapter of ADHA

Part-time Dental Hygiene Faculty

Melinda P. Davis, BSDH, RDH, Second-year Lead

Juliet L. Fengler, BSDH, RDH, First-year Lead

Sheila K. Norton, BSDH, RDH, Restorative Lead

Lina Hampson, RDH, BSDH

Kathy Forbes, RDH, BA

Linda L. Walsh, RDH, BS

Theresa A. Christopher, BSDH, RDH (Port Angeles)

Jennifer Zbaraschuk, RDH (Port Angeles)

Sylvia D.Y. Kim-Sioda, DDS

Keavin McIntosh, DDS

Wendy L. Walsh, DDS (Port Angeles)

Denise Doolittle, RDH, BSDH

Kim Dizon, RDH, BSDH

Dental Hygiene Staff

Faith Harvey, AA, Program Secretary

Susan Gile, Clinic (Port Angeles)

Candy Hughes, BA, RDA, Clinic Intake Specialist


Postal Address

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Dental Hygiene Program
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999

Third Party Comments Notice

Pierce College's Dental Hygiene program is currently participating in the accreditation process through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). This notice provides interested parties the information to make comments regarding our program.

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