Dental Hygiene AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Students in Illinois Valley Community College's Dental Hygiene Program study assessment; treatment and prevention of oral diseases; electronic dental record keeping and digital radiography; planning community-based oral health programs; advising patients on commercial products, and more.
By your second semester, youll begin seeing patients in our on-campus Dental Clinic, which offers preventive services including exams, digital X-rays, cleanings (deep cleanings included), sealants, and fluoride. You will also receive hands-on experiences at offsite locations.
With our 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, youll benefit through personal attention from experienced instructors.
Upon graduation, IVCC's Dental Hygiene graduates are prepared to work in general dentistry, periodontal offices, public health clinics, pediatric offices, and hospital clinic settings. Experienced hygienists may also find employment with retail sales companies and educational institutions.
Dental Hygiene is a two-year selective admissions program. Students must have completed an ADA-CODA Dental Assisting program to apply.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (291292 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDFPR, DANB
Quality Assurance
- Commission on Dental Accreditation
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree, Employment
110 Weeks ( 1600.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,585.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $300.00 |
| Tests | $595.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $3,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,380.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - MTH 0920
- Reading - RED 0900
- Prerequisites - Anatomy and Physiology I and I, BIO 1007/1008
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Dental Hygiene AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Students in Illinois Valley Community College's Dental Hygiene Program study assessment; treatment and prevention of oral diseases; electronic dental record keeping and digital radiography; planning community-based oral health programs; advising patients on commercial products, and more.
By your second semester, youll begin seeing patients in our on-campus Dental Clinic, which offers preventive services including exams, digital X-rays, cleanings (deep cleanings included), sealants, and fluoride. You will also receive hands-on experiences at offsite locations.
With our 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, youll benefit through personal attention from experienced instructors.
Upon graduation, IVCC's Dental Hygiene graduates are prepared to work in general dentistry, periodontal offices, public health clinics, pediatric offices, and hospital clinic settings. Experienced hygienists may also find employment with retail sales companies and educational institutions.
Dental Hygiene is a two-year selective admissions program. Students must have completed an ADA-CODA Dental Assisting program to apply.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (291292 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDFPR, DANB
Quality Assurance
- Commission on Dental Accreditation
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree, Employment
110 Weeks ( 1600.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,585.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $300.00 |
| Tests | $595.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $3,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,380.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - MTH 0920
- Reading - RED 0900
- Prerequisites - Anatomy and Physiology I and I, BIO 1007/1008
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction