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Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Lake Land College Lake Land College, USA

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USD 13291

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Associate Degree in the Dental Hygiene program is an intensive, two-year academic program that includes classroom skills, laboratory, and clinical experience in various dental health agencies. The student may apply to take the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) clinical examination and National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) in their final spring semester once approved by the Director of Dental Hygiene. Upon successful completion of these exams, the graduate may apply for their dental hygiene license. The student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree upon completion of the program; however, completion of the Dental Hygiene program does not guarantee dental hygiene licensure. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) may refuse to issue a license if a candidate has a criminal history. Please consult with the director of the Dental Hygiene Program to avoid license application hindrances.

Dental Hygiene prepares the student with specialized skills necessary for employment as a dental hygienist. Emphasis is placed on the performance of dental hygiene treatments, such as removal of calculus, stain and deposits from the teeth, prevention of oral disease, and the hygienist's role as a dental health educator. The hygienist's services are sought by dentists, schools, prisons, hospitals, health departments, and other industries. The Dental Hygiene program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    13291

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • Scholarships are awarded after at least one semester of study, as the scholarships require a Lake Land College GPA. There is a simple application process that a student uses to apply to any and all relevant scholarships at once.

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