About the Program
Lake Michigan College offers the first year of a three-year Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in cooperation with Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC).

The program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association. It will train you to provide specialized intraoral technical service and prevention-oriented educational services.

You may apply for admission at Lake Michigan College and KVCC simultaneously.

Associate's Degree & Certification
Graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science degree from KVCC and are eligible to write the National Board Examination and Regional Board Examination for licensure. Upon successful completion of these exams, a graduate is registered and qualified to practice as a dental hygienist in Michigan and many other states, plus the District of Columbia.

Degree Requirements

Scholarship Opportunities
There are several general scholarships that are based on academic excellence, need, and other criteria that are available to students enrolled at Lake Michigan College.

To see if you qualify for one of these scholarship, please visit the Financial Aid section of our website.