Associate of Applied Science Degree
Dental Hygiene Emphasis 

The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the national and state licensing examinations for Dental Hygiene. Students must adhere to the prescribed program if they are to complete the program and become eligible to take the exams.

All General Education coursework must be completed prior to beginning Dental Hygiene classes, with a grade point average of 2.8 or above and a grade of “C” or higher in all courses. Science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years.

Students must complete an application specific to the Dental Hygiene Program and have their acceptance into the program confirmed prior to enrolling in any dental hygiene coursework. Program information and application procedures are posted on the Dental Hygiene Web pages on the MCC Web site here. 

The program accepts 18 students each fall. The application deadline is March 1.

• Courses '08-'09
• General Education Requirements & Dental Hygiene Courses '07-'08
• Performance Standards for Dental Hygiene