Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program offers a CODA Accredited program of study in a clinical setting, providing students a quality educational experience. This is two year full time on campus program.
Dental hygienists in a clinical role assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate, and document treatment for prevention, intervention and control of oral diseases, while practicing in collaboration with other health professionals.
Admission Requirements
To be a qualified applicant, The following entrance requirements for Dental Hygiene must be met:
- High school algebra or MTH 098 at MCC or equivalent/higher college level math with a grade of "C" or better
- High school biology/living environment or BIO 120, BIO 133*, BIO 144, or BIO 155 at MCC or equivalent transfer credit with a grade of "C" or better. Note: If applicant chooses to take the BIO 144/145 sequence, he/she will need the prerequisite of BIO 132 (lab) and BIO 133 (lecture).
- High school chemistry or CHE 100, CHE 124, CHE 145, or CHE 151 at MCC or equivalent transfer credit with a grade of "C" or better
Refer to the Admission Information for Dental Hygiene A.A.S. for competitive admission information.
Program Details
Dental Programs
Brighton Campus
Dr. Marsha Bower, Dental Studies Program Director
(585) 292-2767
MaryJo Toepfer, Health Professions Department Secretary
(585) 292-2766
Maureen Tompkins, On-Campus & DART Program Secretary
(585) 292-2769
Accreditation
American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-4653