Master of Science in Dental Hygiene

Old Dominion University's School of Dental Hygiene is committed to the preparation of dental hygienists for accountable leadership roles in today's health system. Toward this end, it offers an innovative curriculum leading to the Master of Science degree with an emphasis in dental hygiene, and specialized options in education, administration/management, research, marketing and community health. Through academic courses, independent study, research and practical experience, graduate candidates are prepared to meet the present demand for dental hygiene leaders, practitioners, educators, oral health promoters, administrators/managers and researchers.

Contact for Information

Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS
Professor, Graduate Program Director and
Director, Dental Hygiene Research Center
G. W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene
Health Sciences Bldg #3102
4608 Hampton Blvd.
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA. 23529
(757) 683-5150 Work
(757) 683-5239 FAX
gmccombs@odu.edu

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

Training in Responsible Conduct of Research at ODU

Old Dominion University has a policy of training all graduate students in the fundamentals of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). This policy was adopted with the understanding that the knowledge and philosophy presented in the RCR training can enhance the professional development of all students, regardless of discipline. The following requirement is presented on page 57of the Graduate Catalog:

All graduate students must complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) seven core RCR training modules. These modules address the following: Misconduct (falsification, fabrication and plagiarism); Data acquisition, management, sharing and ownership; mentor/trainee relationship; Publication practices and responsible authorship; Peer review; Conflicts of interest; and, Collaborative research. Completion of the RCR modules will be tracked through the CITI website and must be completed within twelve months after first enrolling.

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