Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the dental hygiene profession is expected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than that for all occupations. 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 find 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.
For more information about the career paths of the dental hygiene professional, see the American Dental Hygiene Association website.
Enrollment is limited.
The deadline for fall semester applications is December 1st. Fall course transcripts are due January 15th. For an application, call the dental hygiene program at (913)469-3808 or download a copy by visiting the Dental Hygiene Application Process.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
79
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
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
https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Refund Policy
https://www.jccc.edu/about/leadership-governance/policies/students/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-refunds.html
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)
$2,000.00 Total varies each semester Some books are used more than one semester
Testing/Exam Fees
$2,600.00 Testing, exams and licensure fees.
Graduation Fees
$40.00 Cap, gown and tassel
In-State Tuition
$7,979.00 $101 per credit hour for Johnson County residents. $121 per credit hour for other Kansas county residents. $149 per credit hour for Metro Rate.
Other Fees
$2,575.00 Uniforms, lab coats, name pin, shoes, student membership in ADHA, background check, CPR certification, transportation to outside clinical affiliations, Tuberculin skin test ,Hepatitis B vaccination and miscellaneous expenses (poster/presentations, class expenses, etc) Dental loupes with light (recommended at $1800); This cost is included in the total.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$18,723.00 $237 per credit hour.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$4,902.00 Instrument kit, safety glasses, clinic supplies
Total In-State Program Cost
$20,096.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$30,840.00
