NOTE: The application deadline to the Colby Community College dental hygiene program is Feb. 10.

Setting the Standard and Improving Dental Care

Student performs oral cleaning. The CCC dental hygiene program sets the standard for dental hygiene in Kansas. Our graduates are dedicated to lifelong learning and improving the health of the communities they serve.

Why choose the CCC program?

  • Above average national certification exam pass rate
  • 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

CCC and Northcentral Technical College

The Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene is awarded by Northcentral Technical College, located in Wausau, Wisconsin. NTC is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Overview of CCC

  • 12 students each year are admitted.
  • We interview students who submit a complete portfolio annually.
  • We utilize the latest teaching techniques.
  • We incorporate the latest clinical practices.

Jessica Rush supervises a student.

Clinical Setting and Beyond the Classroom

The main clinical site is located on the Colby Community College campus where students learn under the close supervision of a licensed dentist and licensed hygienists. The clinic is open to the public and provides services at reduced rates. Appointments can be made by calling 785.460.5438 to receive one of the following services:

  • Preventative care
  • Public dental health services
  • Oral cancer screenings
  • Oral health presentations

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  

Contact Information

Colby Community College
Attn: Dental Hygiene Department
1255 South Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
Application Liaison
dental.clinic@colbycc.edu
785.460.5438
Bobette Maier, RDH, BS 
Program Site Director
bobette.maier@colbycc.edu