Dental Hygienist Program
Dental Hygienist
Program Number: 10-508-1
- Two-year Associate Degree program
- Allied Health Program Cluster
- Center for Health and Safety Education
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Downtown Education Center, Madison
- For information call: (608) 246-6065 or (608) 258-2470
About the Program
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Under the supervision of a dentist, a dental hygienist inspects the mouth, administers local anesthesia and chemotherapeutic agents, removes stains and deposits from teeth, applies preventive agents, prepares clinical and diagnostic tests, completes dental x-rays and performs many other services related to mouth care. Dental hygienists counsel patients about preventive measures such as nutrition, oral hygiene and dental care.
Dental hygienist graduates are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and clinical examinations given under the direction of the State Dentistry Examining Board, the American Dental Association’s Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and a Regional Dental Testing Service.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning. View Academic Policies (PDF).
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
View detailed program admissions requirements. The checklist information sheet will assist you with required credentials for admissions into the program.
Program Requirements
Students are required to show evidence of current CPR “Professional Level” certification before beginning the first dental hygiene course. Students must maintain current CPR certification while attending the program.
Graduation Requirements
The student must achieve at least a 2.0 (C) grade in microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and all dental hygiene and general education courses.
Career Potential
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Dental Hygiene Instructor
- Public Health Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Dental Sales Representative
- Member of Dental Examining Board
- Public School Hygienist
- Dental Hygiene Administrator in hospital-type setting
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