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DENTAL HYGIENE, AAS

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. 510602

Description

A key member of the professional dental team, the licensed dental hygienist is on the front line of patient care, responsible for providing educational, clinical and therapeutic services that promote total health through good oral health. The growing public awareness of the benefits of oral health, combined with the growth of corporate dental plans, has significantly increased the demand for dental care and has made dental hygiene one of the country’s fastest-growing careers.  Competitive salaries and flexible work schedules are added benefits. Students in JCCC’s dental hygiene program prepare for careers as preventive dental professionals who have a choice of working in a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of licensure requirements and board examinations, graduates get jobs in school systems, nursing homes and dental supply firms, as well as private dental offices.


Fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, this 79-credit-hour program requires four semesters and one summer session of full-time study. Successful completion leads to an associate of applied science degree. All dental hygiene students gain important practical experience working in JCCC’s state-of-the-art clinical facility under the supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists.  Enrollment is limited.


 

Details

Hours

79

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Johnson County Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS

Local WIB

3 - Workforce Investment Area III

Type of Attainment:

Degree

Name of Credential

AAS

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Title IV funds Available

Refund Policy

https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/tuition/refunds.ht

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - HLC & Am. Dental Assoc. Commission on Dental

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$50.00 contact department

In-State/District Tuition

$97.00 per credit hour

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$228.00 per credit hour

Total In-State Program Cost

$147.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$278.00

Demand Occupation(s)

$32.96 per hour
Required Certification: Admission to the college.
29-1292.00Dental Hygienists
$32.96 per hour
Required Certification: Admission to the college.

Provider Status

Approved

Address

12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas 66210

Phone Number

(913) 469-3868

Fax Number

(913) 469-2558

Web Address

http://catalog.jccc.edu/degreecertificates/dentalhygiene/dental-hygiene-aas/

Last Updated

Mar 20, 2023

Created

Jul 18, 2006

Renewal

Aug 23, 2012

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