Dental Hygienist
Associate Degree
10-508-1
Degree Completion Time: 5 Terms

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
Ensuring oral health requires regular dental visits. Dental hygienists are essential members of the dental healthcare team who provide therapeutic and preventative dental services in addition to providing dental health counseling. If you're detail-oriented, interested in health-related science, able to handle multiple tasks on a timeline, and eager to help and work with people, a career as a dental hygienist may be perfect for you.

About Shared Programs
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) offers its Dental Hygienist in cooperation with LTC. As a dental hygienist student, you’ll:
Attend live, interactive TV classes.
Take general education classes at LTC.
Treat patients at the LTC dental clinic.
Fulfill laboratory requirements at LTC.

Accreditation
The Dental Hygienist program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. To become licensed to work in the state of Wisconsin, students need to pass the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam as well as the practical exam administered by the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS).

Career Outlook
Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow much faster than the average in response to increasing demand for dental care and the greater substitution of the services of hygienists for those previously performed by dentists. Population growth and greater retention of natural teeth will stimulate demand for dental hygienists.

Potential Positions
Dental Hygienists are employed by:
Hospitals
Private Businesses
Private Dental Offices and Clinics
Schools

Instructor
Geri Reed

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

Can I receive financial aid?
At this time, all financial aid is handled through WCTC. For more information, contact WCTC Financial Aid staff at 262.691.5566 or visit their website.

How do I apply for admission?
At this time, all applications are accepted through WCTC. For more information, contact WCTC Admissions staff at 262.691.5566 or visit their website.

Testimonials

“The staff at LTC are very friendly, the counselors are very helpful, and the instructors are super. I would recommend LTC to others because of quality education.”
–Brenda Lenzer

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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