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LWTech's Dental Hygiene program sets you on the path to becoming a competent Dental Hygienist. Our program focuses on top-tier didactic and clinical education, nurturing cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills essential for Dental Hygiene, promoting a commitment to continuous learning.

You’ll benefit from small faculty to student ratios in clinical settings, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.

Dental Hygiene students in the Dental Clinic with patients during lab time

Dental Hygienists are pivotal in advancing oral health for a better quality of life. Our program revolves around fostering a safe learning environment, encouraging communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and the delivery of culturally sensitive, ethical, and compassionate care in dental workplaces.

You’ll gain invaluable clinical experience in our Dental Clinic, supervised by licensed dentists and dental hygienists. Further clinical exposure takes place across various locations in the greater Seattle area.

Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding career in health sciences.

Discover a world of opportunities with our Dental Hygiene program at LWTech!

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Additional Program Information

Students applying to the Dental Hygiene BAS program are selected on a competitive basis called Selective Admission. Visit the BAS Information page for more info!

To be eligible for employment, graduates must take and pass the following board examinations, and then apply to the Department of Health for a Dental Hygiene License:

  • National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
  • Washington State Dental Hygiene Drug and Law Exam
  • CDCA-WREB-CITA Local Anesthesia Written Exam
  • CDCA-WREB-CITA Local Anesthesia Clinical Exam
  • CDCA-WREB-CITA Restorative Exam
  • CDCA-WREB-CITA Dental Hygiene Exam

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). This allows students upon graduation to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and all clinical licensing examinations in the state where the graduate plans to practice.

Dental Hygiene Program Accreditation

Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) 
211 Eat Chicago Avenue 
Chicago, IL 60611 
(312) 440-2500 

Notice of Opportunity to File Complaints with the Commission on Dental Accreditation

The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff, or students. 

A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at: 

Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue 
Chicago IL 60611 
1-800-621-8099, Ext 4653 
www.ada.org/coda 

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase the program length.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specific employers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug test before you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similar to this program.

 

Key Contacts

Kellie Whitcomb

Associate Dean
Dental Hygiene

E221F (425) 739-8405 Email Kellie
 

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