Dental Hygiene
Program Overview
Start your career in oral healthcare through Johnston Community College’s partnership with Wayne Community College. This pathway allows JCC students to complete required prerequisite and general education courses before being considered for Wayne Community College’s Dental Hygiene program.
Dental hygiene is a limited-enrollment program, and admission is competitive.
Credentials Offered: Associate Degree
Important
JCC will refer the three highest-ranked eligible applicants to Wayne Community College for consideration. Referral does not guarantee admission or a seat in the program. Wayne Community College makes all final admission decisions.
Students admitted to the program must complete the professional Dental Hygiene courses, laboratories, and clinical experiences in person at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro. The Dental Hygiene portion of the program is not offered on the JCC campus and cannot be completed entirely online.
***Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee referral to Wayne Community College or admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
Requirements
- Be admitted to Johnston Community College
- Meet all current Dental Hygiene prerequisite requirements
- Complete the Dental Hygiene program application by the published deadline
- Submit all required documentation
- Meet the eligibility and ranking requirements described in the current admissions policy
- Be prepared to attend classes, labs, and clinical experiences in person at Wayne Community College if admitted
What You’ll Learn
Through classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences, students admitted to Wayne Community College’s Dental Hygiene program develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide preventive oral healthcare. You’ll train in essential areas such as patient assessment and education, preventative dental care, and clinical practice.
How To Get Started
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Admissions
Apply to JCCIf you are a new student, complete the admissions steps for Johnston Community College. Once you finish, return to this page to continue to Step 2.
Current students who have been enrolled within the last 12 months may proceed directly to Step 2.
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Program Application
Intent to Apply FormAfter completing the JCC admissions process, submit the Dental Hygiene program application and all required documentation by the published deadline.
Dental Hygiene Admissions Policy (PDF)
JCC will rank eligible applicants using the criteria in the current admissions policy. The three highest-ranked eligible applicants will be referred to Wayne Community College for consideration.
Being referred by JCC does not guarantee admission or a seat. Wayne Community College makes the final admission decision.
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Monitor your JCC email for updates about your application and referral status.
If you are one of the three applicants referred to Wayne Community College, you may be required to complete additional admission steps or provide additional documentation. Wayne Community College will notify referred applicants of its final admission decision.
Students who receive final admission must be able to travel to and attend the Dental Hygiene program in person at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, as well as any assigned clinical locations.
Accreditation
The Dental Hygiene program is offered by Wayne Community College and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Commission on Dental Accreditation
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 232-6108
Visit the Commission on Dental Accreditation website
For additional information, visit the Wayne Community College Dental Hygiene webpage.
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