The Dental Hygienist program prepares individuals for a professional career as a dental hygienist. Dental hygienists are vital members of the dental health care team, focused on promoting oral health and preventing disease.
Graduates of an accredited dental hygiene program must successfully complete comprehensive written and clinical examinations administered under the direction of the State Dentistry Examining Board and the American Dental Association’s Joint Commission.
Why Consider the Dental Hygienist Program?
- This career is patient-focused and centered on preventive health care.
- The field offers strong job stability and consistent demand.
- Flexible schedules support a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities to build meaningful, long-term patient relationships.
- A rewarding balance of science, clinical practice, and patient education.
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art Dental Clinic modeled after modern practices.
- Fully digital operatories and advanced sterilization technology.
- Hands-on training with industry-standard equipment.
- Real-world clinical experience treating community patients.
- Flexible on-campus and blended learning formats.
- 1:5 faculty-to-student ratio for personalized instruction.
- Comprehensive academic, personal, and financial support services.
What It Takes
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Strong communicators
- Team-oriented
- Hands-on learners
- Interest in science and health care
- Problem solvers
- Community-minded and goal-driven
Accreditation
The Dental Hygienist program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the status of “initial accreditation.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (800) 232-6108 or at 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611-4250. Visit coda.ada.org.
HESI A2 Examination
Applicants who have completed the HESI A2 examination at another institution may transfer their official HESI A2 results to Lakeshore College by having the testing institution or approved testing service send the scores directly to the Lakeshore College Records Department. HESI A2 scores are valid for three (3) years prior to the start of core Dental Hygiene courses, and copies submitted by students may not be accepted as official documentation.
