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Dental Hygiene Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 6 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools. Of these, 4 offer an associate degree and 2 offer a bachelor's. Louisville has the most, with 2 schools.

In-state tuition and fees run from $4,656 to $12,828 a year (2023–24, whole school, not program cost). Together they reported 103 dental hygiene graduates in 2023–24.

Dental hygiene programs in Kentucky

6 programs · 5 schools
Dental hygiene schools in Kentucky
SchoolCityDental hygiene degreesIn-state tuition*Out-of-state*Graduates (2023–24)
Big Sandy Community and Technical CollegePaintsville and LondonPaintsville and London
  • Associate
$4,656$6,19214
Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexingtonLexington
  • Associate
$4,706$6,24222
MedQuest CollegeLouisvilleLouisville
  • Associate
Not reportedNot reported8
University of LouisvilleLouisvilleLouisville
  • Bachelor's
$12,828$29,17428
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling GreenBowling Green
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
$11,436$27,00031

* Tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates, 2023–24, for the whole school, not the dental hygiene program, which adds instruments, uniforms, and exam fees. Source: IPEDS, which also supplies degrees and graduates (2023–24, CIP 51.0602). Confirm accreditation on CODA's program finder.

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Dental hygiene school in Kentucky: FAQ

How many dental hygiene schools are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 6 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools, based on IPEDS 2023–24 completions data checked against official program pages. Of these, 2 schools offer a bachelor's degree.

How long is dental hygiene school in Kentucky?

It depends on the degree. ADEA reports the average associate program takes 2 years (84 credit hours) and the average bachelor's takes 4 years (120 credit hours). Most programs also require prerequisite courses first, so plan on about 3 years in total for an associate path.

ADEA: dental hygiene programs
How much does dental hygiene school cost in Kentucky?

In-state tuition and fees at Kentucky schools with a dental hygiene program run from $4,656 to $12,828 a year (median $8,071, IPEDS, 2023–24). That's whole-school tuition, not program cost. Dental hygiene programs add instruments, uniforms, and exam fees, so ask each program for its total cost.

Are there online dental hygiene programs in Kentucky?

Not for your first license. Entry-level programs include hands-on clinical training with patients, so you attend in person, though some schools teach part of the coursework online. Online degree-completion (RDH to bachelor's) programs are for hygienists who are already licensed.

How do I become a dental hygienist in Kentucky?

Finish an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and a clinical exam Kentucky accepts (ADEX, CRDTS, or DHLOSCE), then apply for your Kentucky license. Kentucky also requires a jurisprudence exam.

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