The purpose of this program is to prepare dental hygiene students for entry into the dental hygiene profession as a licensed clinician providing preventive, therapeutic, restorative and educational methods for the control of oral disease and promotion of optimal oral health.
Cost
Estimated Cost for Program: $ 44,733
- Resident Tuition: $ 13,635*
- Technology Fees: $ 1,274
- General Student Fees: $ 813**
- Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 1,600 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 4,024 (certifications-licensure-exams, health Insurance, application fee, background check, drug/alcohol screening, meds record tracker and industry student membership)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 8,900*** (computer/internet, uniforms/shoes, instruments/tools)
- Differential Fees: $ 14,487****
Estimated Cost for Program Prerequisites: $ 7,100
- Resident Tuition: $ 6,122*
- Technology Fees: $ 572
- General Student Fees: $ 407**
- Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives). Any prerequisites required prior to the entry of the program will be listed separately.
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Demonstrate application of principles of ethical reasoning, decision making and professional responsibility in the provision and support of evidence based oral health care services, research, patient care and practice management
PLO 2 - Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and self-evaluation in the provision of comprehensive care, selection of patient management strategies, and professional competence development
PLO 3 - Select and plan educational and clinical services for periodontal diseases using appropriate interpersonal communication, comprehensive data collection, knowledge of periodontal conditions and therapies, and educational strategies
PLO 4 - Access, critically appraise, apply and communicate evidence based practices for all periodontal classifications within diverse patient populations
PLO 5 - Demonstrate interpersonal communication and collaborative skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups, health care providers, dental professionals and community groups
PLO 6 - Demonstrate application of refined instrumentation skills for periodontal, restorative and therapeutic interventions for individuals at all stages of life
PLO 7 - Demonstrate application of behavioral sciences and patient centered approaches to promote, improve and maintain oral health
PLO 8 - Use assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the provision of dental hygiene services and disease prevention strategies within diverse, multicultural and special needs populations, and community groups
PLO 9 - Demonstrate use of mathematical and statistical concepts in the application of clinical and preventive dental care strategies
PLO 10 - Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues, develop community health program planning and to support lifelong learning
Admission Information
See https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/health-medical-and-fitness/dental-hygiene for program information and the admission application packet. Students must have a score of 50 points or higher on ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills).
Program Requirements
Prerequisites Prior to Applying
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted.
Complete ONE of the following options:
Option 1: Biobonds (required for Anatomy and Physiology at LCC)
-BI 112 Cell Biology for Health Occupations
-CH 112 Chemistry for Health Occupations
Option 2: Chemistry
-5 credits of any Chemistry course 100-level or higher
Complete Both of the following:
| BI 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BI 232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
Complete ONE of the following:
| SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOC 205 | Social Stratification and Social Systems | 4 |
| SOC 206 | Institutions and Social Change | 4 |
Complete ONE of the following:
Complete ONE of the following:
Prerequisites Prior to Program Start
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted.
| BI 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 | 4 |
| BI 234 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| WR 123 | Composition: Research Writing | 4 |
| | Or | |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted.
| DH 107 | Dental Infection Control and Safety | 1 |
| DH 113 | Dental Anatomy and Histology | 2 |
| DH 132 | Dental Materials for the Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| DH 139 | Special Needs Patient and Dental Emergencies | 2 |
| DH 228 | Oral Biology 1 | 4 |
| DH 229 | General and Oral Pathology | 3 |
| DH 233 | Anesthesia/Analgesia for Dental Hygiene Therapy | 3 |
| DH 234 | Trends and Issues in Dental Hygiene | 2 |
| DH 254 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| | Clinical Dental Hygiene: | |
| DH 118A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 1 | 4 |
| DH 118B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 1 Lab | 2 |
| DH 119A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 | 3 |
| DH 119B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 Lab | 5 |
| DH 120A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 Lecture/seminar | 3 |
| DH 120B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 Clinic Lab | 5 |
| DH 220A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 4 Lecture/seminar | 2 |
| DH 220B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 4 Lab | 6 |
| DH 221A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 | 2 |
| DH 221B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 Lab | 6 |
| DH 222A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 | 1 |
| DH 222B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 Lab | 6 |
| | Community Dental Health: | |
| DH 237 | Community Dental Health | 3 |
| DH 238 | Community Dental Health | 1 |
| DH 239 | Expanded Practice Concepts and Roles | 3 |
| | Oral Radiology: | |
| DH 243A | Oral Radiology 1 Lecture | 2 |
| DH 243B | Oral Radiology 1 Lab | 1 |
| DH 244A | Oral Radiology 2 Lecture | 1 |
| DH 244B | Oral Radiology 2 Lab | 1 |
| | Periodontology: | |
| DH 270 | Periodontology 1 | 2 |
| DH 271 | Periodontology 2 | 2 |
| | Restorative Dentistry: | |
| DH 275 | Restorative Dentistry 1 | 3 |
| DH 276 | Restorative Dentistry 2 | 3 |
| DH 277 | Restorative Dentistry 3 | 1 |
Footnotes
1 – Any math above MTH 052 is also accepted
2 – BI 233: credits are applied towards prerequisites total
3 – BI 234: credits are applied towards program core total
4 – WR 123/227: credits are applied towards program core total. WR 123 has an additional prerequisite (not embedded in the program), while WR 227 does not
5 – DH 120A satisfies the Human Relations requirement and may not be substituted
Notes
- Students must be accepted in Dental Hygiene Program to enroll in DH courses.
- Experiential Learning: Membership in the Student American Dental Hygienist's Association (SADHA) at the state and national level. Professional meetings and continuing education offerings. Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of community health programs. Off-campus experiences with community clinics, school-based screenings, presentations for health fairs, classrooms, inter-professional collaboration and visitations to specialty and general dental offices/clinics.
Accreditation
Dental Hygiene, accredited by The American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The Commission may be contacted at 312-440-4653 or 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.