Dental Hygiene

The Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Integrated Program is a joint Community College/Kentucky Technical College program which prepares graduates to function as dental auxiliaries. The Dental Hygiene Program prepares the students to function as a dental hygienist on a dental auxiliary team under the supervision of a dentist. The curriculum includes content areas in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, radiography, periodontalogy, and dental hygiene experience. The program provides comprehensive educational experiences through lectures, clinicals, and related study in order that graduates may apply scientific knowledge in the performance of dental hygiene procedures. Students must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in each Dental Hygiene and approved science course. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply to take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination. As the only licensed dental auxiliaries, dental hygienists may be employed in dental offices, clinics, dental schools, public health and government agencies. The Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Integrated Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental accreditation, a specialized accrediting agency of the American Dental Association.

In order to be considered for admission to the Dental Hygiene program, applicants must comply with college and program admission requirements prior to March 1 for the summer session (July 1 for the fall semester, if applicable). Also, applicants must attend a pre-admissions conference prior to March 1 application deadline.