At a Glance
Dental Hygiene

Health Occupations Division
Associate Degree

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

This program does not have a waitlist. Students are admitted through a petition process. Please read all information through the links below.

What is the petitioning process? (PDF)
Am I ready to petition? (PDF)
Petition Packet (PDF)
Petition Window Dates (PDF)
Health Examination Packet (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions

Note: Assistance with petition packet paperwork will not be provided once petition windows have opened.

Campus:
Downtown Milwaukee (day program): 414-297-MATC

Start Dates: August/January

Special Admission Requirements: Algebra, biology, and chemistry.

Program Code: 10-508-1

Detailed Program Information:
2009-10 Course Requirements

Dental hygienists work under the direct supervision of dentists and perform such duties as teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments and local anesthesia, dental x ray processing and dental health counseling. Employment prospects for licensed dental hygienists are very good. Positions may be found in private dental offices, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and school settings. For more information, go to www.ADHA.org.

For more information, e-mail info@matc.edu

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