Create beautiful smiles for a living as a dental assistant or hygienist. Gain the technical and interpersonal skills essential for work in a dentist’s office.
Application Deadlines
Dental Hygiene May 1, 2025
Dental Assisting May 15, 2025
what is THE Dental Assisting Program and Dental Hygiene Program?
Are you interested in working in the Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene field? A dental assistant is a member of a dental health team that provides chair side assistance to the dentist as well as laboratory and x-ray procedures. A dental hygienist provides cleanings, exams and x-rays under the supervision of a dentist. A separate admission process must be completed in order to be considered for the. Dental Assisting Program or Dental Hygiene Program.
Getting Started
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Contact Information
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Angie Briggs |
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Heather Cheek |
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Rebecca Ferguson Melanie Nelson |
To schedule an appointment for a dental cleaning, you may call Melanie Nelson for the London clinic or Rebecca Ferguson for the Mayo clinic.
Program Location
The Dental Hygiene Program and Dental Assisting Program are offered on the Mayo Campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Paintsville at the East Kentucky Oral Health Training Center and the satellite location on the North Laurel Campus of Somerset Community College (Building 1) in London. Full-time and part-time faculty and staff are available at each location to provide instruction.
Big Sandy Community & Technical College - Mayo Campus
East Kentucky Oral Health Training Center
513 3rd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
Somerset Community College - Laurel North Campus
100 University Drive
London, KY 40741
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
