The deadline to apply for Kellogg Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program beginning this fall is Monday, March 1.
KCC’s two-year Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and prepares graduates for licensure as Registered Dental Hygienists, licensed to clean teeth and perform dental exams at the direction of a dentist. Students spend a significant amount of time gaining hands-on experience by working in the College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic on campus in Battle Creek.
Completion of KCC’s Dental Hygiene Program results in an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene and makes graduates eligible to take the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination and the regional American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) Dental Hygiene Examination, through which they can earn industry recognized professional credentials.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median pay for dental hygienists as $76,220 per year as of 2019 – the latest year data is available – projecting a 6% growth in the industry through 2029, which is faster than average.
Admission to KCC’s Dental Hygiene Program is competitive, and up to 20 students are admitted to the program during a limited open-application period each year. For more information about the program, visit www.kellogg.edu/dentalhygiene. Additional information also is available by contacting KCC’s Selective Admissions office at seladm@kellogg.edu or 269-965-4153.
A comprehensive video information session about the Dental Hygiene Program, facilitated by KCC Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic Director Dr. David Smith, can be viewed below or on the College’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlQuMkF2H3E.
Additional health programs at KCC
The application periods for KCC’s 2021-22 Nursing Program and Allied Health programs including Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiography are also open, but for a limited time with deadlines approaching.
Application deadlines for each program, listed in chronological order, are as follows:
- Physical Therapist Assistant: April 1
- Radiography: May 20
- Nursing (Full-Time Program): June 1
- Nursing (Part-Time Program): Aug. 16
Admission to the KCC health programs listed above is selective, and each program has its own admission process and a limited application period each year. Applicants seeking admission into KCC’s health programs must first fill out a general KCC application and complete the required courses for each program before submitting a program-specific application.
For detailed information about admission to each Allied Health program, including links to applications and information about courses, visit www.kellogg.edu/allied-health-admissions. For information about admission to the Nursing Program, visit www.kellogg.edu/nursing-admissions.
Additional information also is available by contacting KCC’s Selective Admissions office at seladm@kellogg.edu or 269-965-4153.
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