Setting the Standard and Improving Dental Care

We set the standard for dental hygiene in Kansas.  Our graduates are dedicated to life-long learning and improving the health of the communities they serve. 

Why choose us?

• Above average national certification exam pass rate 100 percent pass rate for the past 4 consecutive years
• Above average regional clinical exam pass rate
• Low faculty-to-student ratio
• Governed by the Board of Regents of Kansas
• Accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation

We Offer:

Associate of Applied Science given by: Northcentral Technical College

• NTC is located in Wausau, Wisconsin
• Awards students an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
• NTC is in cooperation with Colby Community College Dental Hygiene
• NTC is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. 
• Is authorized by Kansas Board of Regents

Contact Information: 

Colby Community College
Attn: Dental Hygiene Department
1255 South Range Ave.
Colby Ks, 67701

Carol Custard, Application Liaison
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785-460-5438

Bobette Maier, Program Site Director
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Associate of Science Degree:

Pre-program Curriculum courses:

Prerequisite courses must be completed before making application into the dental hygiene program.  Pass with a C or better. Colby Community College offers all classes listed below.

 Specialization and Related Contextual Courses:

Year one: First Semester

Year one: Second Semester

Year Two: First Semester                                                                                       

Year Two: Second Semester

Note: Classes with * are lecture only that originate from NTC on CCC campus. 

Financial Aid

• Financial Aid is available for eligible students who are accepted to the program.

Contact 785-460-5497

About US

Overview

• We admit 12 students each year
• We interview students who have sent in their complete portfolio annually
• We utilize the latest teaching techniques
• We incorporate the latest clinical practices

Clinical Setting and Beyond the Classroom

• Main clinical site on Colby Community College campus
  • Open to the public
  • Students learn in the clinic under the close supervision of licensed dentist and licensed hygienists
  • Provide Preventative Care
  • Our services are offered at reduced rates, however, appointments generally take more time than traditional dental offices
  • Call to make appointment: 785-460-5438
  • Providing public dental health services
  • Presenting oral health presentations
  • Providing oral cancer screenings

Traits of Dental Hygienists 

• A self starter
• Good Manual dexterity
• Good  Vision 
• The ability to achieve in a science based curriculum and proficiency in oral and written communications
• The ability to work in close proximity with people of all ages
• Be a team player

Academics & Admissions

Curriculum

• Prerequisite courses
  • All courses to be taken prior to sending in portfolio
  • Have to pass each class with a “C” or better
  •  Two semesters of High school chemistry will be accepted, has to have been taken within five years or less to be accepted.  Otherwise, one semester of college chemistry is required.
  • Note: Biology is not required for program entry, however, two semesters of high school or one semester of college biology or the equivalent is strongly recommended. 
  • ACT scores
    • Scores required within the last five years
    • If outdated must retake ACT test or take another admissions test offered by the college. 
    • If you take a different admissions test you will need to call and verify the test is acceptable by Northcentral Technical College.
    • Note: Scores from ACT and other tests may not be mixed; nor may components from multiple test dates be mixed to fulfill testing requirements.
    • The following are the minimum test score standards for ACT:
      • Math score: 18 or higher
      • Reading score: 19 or higher
      • English score: 18 or higher
• If your score in any of these categories are lower than the number stated:

Must take college Math, Reading, and English courses and earn a “C” or better to show proficiency

• Students with an associate or bachelor degree are not required to take admission testing.  Transcripts will confirm degrees taken.

Admission

• Annual Application deadline: Post marked by February 24, 2012
• Are You Eligible to Apply?
  • Please read all information carefully before submitting an application.
  • Department minimum grade on all prerequisite courses is “C” or better. No application will be considered with any grade lower.
  • Prerequisite courses must be completed by application deadline, which is February 24, 2012.  Portfolios post marked later than January 10, of current year will not be accepted.

Completed Portfolio

What goes into my portfolio?

Your portfolio has your letter of interest, transcripts and admission forms with nonrefundable processing fee. 

• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts
  • Request three official high school or GED scores
  • Request three official post-secondary education transcripts from all colleges
    • All transcripts send to Colby Community College

                               ATTN: Dental Hygiene Department 

• Admission Forms
  • Checklist for Application Portfolio
  • Dental Hygiene Transfer Credit Evaluation Form
  • Permission to Exchange Student Information
  • Dental Hygiene Application Form (MS Word)
  • Northcentral Technical College Dental Hygiene Application form (Adobe PDF) 
• Attach: Money Order or Check of $100 nonrefundable admission fee  (No Cash)
  • Made to the order of: Colby Community College Dental Hygiene

 Note: After you have been notified that your portfolio has been approved, you must contact the admission liaison if you have a change in phone number, and /or address.  This is strictly your responsibility so we can contact you. If we cannot contact you, your file will be destroyed. 

Get started today by downloading the Checklist for Application Portfolio - Read carefully in order to confirm that you have met the admission requirements and included all required documentation in your application portfolio.  Include this checklist in your portfolio.

The postmark date serves as your application date. (February 24, 2012)
Incomplete application portfolios will be destroyed.