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Overview

Want to become a dental hygienist? Apply to the Lake Superior College dental hygiene program in Duluth, MN! Get hands-on experience working with patients in our on-site clinic. Learn the specific skills you’ll need to work in the practice of dental hygiene. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of dental hygiene practices. You’ll leave ready to be licensed. Take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and the Central Regional Clinical Examination to get your license.

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Career Information

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Find out what your interests and strengths are with this 10-minute online assessment. Then see what careers and programs at Lake Superior College may line up with them!

Skills & Knowledge

  • Job-shadow experience
  • Basic sciences
  • Skills needed to provide preventive dental hygiene services
  • Knowledge of current comprehensive dental hygiene services
  • Treat patients in a caring and professional manner

Plan Your Education

The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

Program Guide

View approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

Tuition and Fees

This program may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.

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    Educational Pathways

    Students have the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees after graduation through articulation agreements with other colleges and universities.

    Want to learn more?

    Contact Student Services at (218) 733-7601 or (800) 432-2884 ext. 7601 or contact Kjersta Watt, Program Director, at (218) 733-5988 or [email protected].

    Community Resources

    If you are interested in helping our students learn and getting low-cost dental hygiene services: Sign up for a dental hygiene clinic

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    Accreditation

    The program for dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation may be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

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