Recent Graduates
There are 32 recent graduates of this Madison College program.
Student Satisfaction
99% of our recent graduates report they are satisfied with their Madison College education.
Program Number: 105081
Credits: 70
Area of Study: Health Sciences
Financial Aid Available
Estimated Program Cost:
Madison College is here to support your academic and professional goals. At this time, applications are not being accepted for the Dental Hygiene program due to the volume of students waiting to be admitted. The Madison College Career and Employment Services area is ready to assist you with exploring one of the College’s 140 exciting programs. Please visit Explore Careers to get started.
The two-year Dental Hygienist associate degree program at Madison College prepares you to work side by side with dentists.
The dental hygienist inspects the mouth, administers local anesthesia and chemotherapeutic agents, removes stains and deposits from teeth, applies preventive agents, prepares clinical and diagnostic tests, completes dental x-rays and performs many other services related to mouth care. Dental hygienists also counsel patients about preventive measures such as nutrition, oral hygiene, and dental care.
Top Career Training
The Dental Hygienist Program is widely respected by leading dentists throughout Madison, Wisconsin. Students develop top skills from their hands-on experience at our on-campus dental clinic, which serves real patients from the area. Dental hygiene graduates work for many top dental organizations.
Strong Job Opportunities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 38 percent employment growth for dental hygienists by 2020. In addition to dental technician positions, Madison College graduates work as dental hygienist instructors, dental lab technicians, public school hygienists and more.
Dental Hygienist graduates are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and clinical examinations given under the direction of the State of Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board, the American Dental Association's Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, and Central Regional Dental Testing Services, Inc.
Please note: Upon admission to the Dental Hygienist program, you will be required to complete a background check and multiple immunization requirements, and provide documentation of current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Wisconsin law requires background checks for persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to students in many School of Health Sciences programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Sciences Forms and Policies.
Students in the Dental Hygienist program must attend full time.
Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Dental Hygienist classes are offered at these Madison College campuses:
Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.
Madison College is here to support your academic and professional goals. At this time, applications are not being accepted for the Dental Hygiene program due to the volume of students waiting to be admitted. The Madison College Career and Employment Services area is ready to assist you with exploring one of the College’s 140 exciting programs. Please visit Explore Careers to get started.
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
Madison College has the following Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review the list and identify the right college or university to earn your bachelor’s degree.
After you identify your best transfer options, review the steps to transfer, attend transfer events, and meet with your program advisor every semester to keep your transfer plans on track.
After completing the Dental Hygienist program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
Graduates of the Dental Hygienist program are able to find employment as the following:
With additional education and/or work experience, dental hygiene graduates also may find employment as:
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Program Graduates | 36 | 36 | 32 |
| Number of Surveys Sent | 36 | 36 | 32 |
| Number of Surveys Returned | 25 | 28 | 19 |
| Percent of Surveys Returned | 69.4% | 77.8% | 59.4% |
| Available for Employment | 23 | 27 | 18 |
| Percent Available for Employment | 92.0% | 96.4% | 94.7% |
| Not in Labor Market | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Percent Not in Labor Market | 8.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates Employed | 23 | 26 | 17 |
| Percent of Graduates Employed | 100.0% | 96.3% | 94.4% |
| Employed in Related Occupation | 21 | 26 | 16 |
| Percent Employed in Related Occupation | 91.3% | 100.0% | 94.1% |
| Employed in Unrelated Occupation | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Employed - No Response | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percent Employed - No Response | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| Seeking Employment | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Percent Seeking Employment | 0.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Number of Satisfaction Responses | 25 | 27 | 18 |
| Very Satisfied (4) | 11 | 13 | 7 |
| Percent Very Satisfied | 44.0% | 48.1% | 38.9% |
| Satisfied (3) | 12 | 14 | 11 |
| Percent Satisfied | 48.0% | 51.9% | 61.1% |
| Unsatisfied (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent Unsatisfied | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Very Unsatisfed (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent Very Unsatisfied | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Primary Reason Responses | 25 | 27 | 19 |
| Preparation for Getting a Job | 16 | 17 | 10 |
| Percent Preparation for Getting a Job | 64.0% | 63.0% | 52.6% |
| Career Change | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Percent Career Change | 28.0% | 29.6% | 36.8% |
| Improvement of Existing Skills | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Percent Improvement of Existing Skills | 0.0% | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Preparation for Further Education | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Percent Preparation for Further Education | 0.0% | 3.7% | 10.5% |
| Personal Interest | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent Personal Interest | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent Other | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of When Employment Obtained Responses | 22 | 26 | 16 |
| Before Enrollment | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Percent Before Enrollment | 4.5% | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| While Attending the College | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Percent While Attending the College | 13.6% | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| After Training at the College | 18 | 22 | 15 |
| Percent After Training at the College | 81.8% | 84.6% | 93.8% |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employment Location Responses | 23 | 27 | 17 |
| In College District | 16 | 22 | 11 |
| Percent In College District | 69.6% | 81.5% | 64.7% |
| In Wisconsin, Not in District | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Percent of In Wisconsin | 26.1% | 7.4% | 35.3% |
| Outside of Wisconsin | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Percent Outside Wisconsin | 4.3% | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Employer Location Unknown | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Percent Location Unknown | 0.0% | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Salary Trend | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time Employment (Related Job) | Full Time Salary Count | 14 | 16 | 8 |
| Average Monthly Wage | $4,851 | $4,865 | $4,591 | |
| Average Hourly Wage | $28.21 | $28.29 | $26.69 | |
| Average Work Hours per Week | 38.1 | 37.0 | 36.9 | |
| Part Time Employment (Related Job) | Part Time Salary Count | 5 | 10 | 7 |
| Average Hourly Wage | $31.20 | $33.98 | $31.37 | |
| Average Work Hours per Week | 30.2 | 28.3 | 27.4 | |
| Employer(s) | Job Title | City* | State** | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Dental | Dental Hygienist | Watertown | ||
| Associated Dentists | Dental Hygienist | Verona | 3 | |
| BKS Dental | Registered Dental Hygienist | Fort Atkinson | ||
| Childrens Dental | Dental Hygienist | |||
| Dental Health Associates | Dental Hygienist | 3 | ||
| Dental Health Associates | Registered Dental Hygienist | |||
| Eagleview Dental | Dental Hygienist | Prairie du Sac | ||
| East Grove Dental | Dental Hygienist | |||
| First Choice Dental Group | Dental Hygienist | 2 | ||
| First Choice Dental Group | Registered Dental Hygienist | Sun Prairie | ||
| Fort Dental Care | Registered Dental Hygienist | Fort Atkinson | ||
| Forward Dental Group | Dental Hygienist | Oconomowoc | ||
| Karls Family Dentistry | Dental Hygienist | Waunakee | ||
| Kurt Kwiatkowski DDS | Dental Hygienist | Grafton | ||
| Madison No Fear Dentistry | Dental Hygienist | |||
| Madison Pediatric Dental | Registered Dental Hygienist | Monona | ||
| Nakoma Dental | Dental Hygienist | |||
| Oak Park Dental | Dental Hygienist | |||
| Rockton Dental Care | Dental Hygienist | Rockton | IL | |
| Vital Smiles Georgia | Dental Hygienist | Albany | GA |
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** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
MATC's Dental Hygienist program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).