Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire offers a two-year associate degree program in dental hygiene. Students learn how to remove stains and deposits from teeth, perform oral examinations and expose and process dental X-rays. Classes also cover topics such as microbiology, dental anatomy and nutrition/dental health. Students additionally perform clinical experiences that allow them to provide comprehensive care for actual tooth deposit buildup cases. The dental hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Chippewa Valley Technical College was founded in 1912.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-833-6200
cvtc.edu
Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee also offers an associate degree program in dental hygiene. Students in the program take classes on dental hygiene process, dental hygiene pain management, community dental health, dental pharmacology and general and oral pathology. The program prepares students to complete the National Board of Dental Hygiene examination along with state or regional practical examinations to get their license in this field. Students learn how to manage infection control as well as counsel patients to reduce health risks. To get into the program, students must complete pre-requisite courses such as chemistry, biology and algebra. The dental hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association. Founded in 1912, Milwaukee Area Technical College is the largest technical college in Wisconsin, according to the Business Journal of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 W. State St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-297-6908
milwaukee.tec.wi.us
Western Technical College in La Crosse offers an associate degree program in dental hygiene that requires students to complete 69 credits to graduate. Students take classes on critical topics such as cariology and periodontology. In the cariology course, students focus on the contributing factors of dental decay. In periodontology training, students learn how to recognize the signs and causes of periodontal disease and how to plan prevention and treatment of this disease. Students additionally learn about ethics, written communication and speech and gain experience providing treatment to clinical patients. The program is accredited by the American Dental Association. Western Technical College was founded in 1912.
Western Technical College
400 Seventh St. N.
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-9200
westerntc.edu