Admissions Process
The Lake Area Technical College Dental Hygiene program is not accepting applications at this time. The program is awaiting initial accreditation.
When the application window opens, applicants must meet all requirements and will be admitted through a selection process. Below is a list of requirements for applying to the program.
- Complete the LATC admission process by submitting a high school transcript.
- Submit an official college (LATC or other) transcript with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Required pre-requisite courses must have a passing grade of “C” or higher.
- Completion of Lake Area Technical College’s Dental Assisting Associate of Applied Science Degree or a dental assisting program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation within 5 years of applying. If you have not graduated from one of these programs, you should first apply to the LATC Dental Assisting program to complete the necessary requirements.
- Proof of taking and passing all three sections of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam. DANB certification must be maintained and current. Those applicants that will graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program in May of the year they apply, must provide a copy of their DANB application for the June testing date. Admission to the program will be provisional and contingent upon the applicant showing a passing DANB exam score and DANB certificate prior to and no later than July 31st. For information about taking the DANB, call 1-800-FOR-DANB or 312-642-3368.
- Documentation of current Dental Assisting license and dates of employment if applicable. (Candidates who have graduated from an accredited Dental Assisting program more than two years prior to applying to the Dental Hygiene Program must have maintained their Dental Assisting licensure.)
- Must have a current CPR certificate in Basic Life Support.
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Top applicants will be granted an in-person interview.
