The program is not admitting students for the 2024-25 academic year.

Please see the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree for a UMKC option that will maximize credit earned in the completion of a bachelor’s degree. 

Dental Hygiene is one of the fastest growing career fields in America. And momentum continues to build. Employment is projected to grow by 19 percent through 2024 as the demand for preventative dental care also increases, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether it’s time to begin or complete your dental hygiene degree, the UMKC School of Dentistry is ready to guide your path.

Discover how we help make that dream financially attainable with affordable tuition. Our students have access to a broad network of scholarships, grants, financial aid, loans and work-study jobs.

Students who live in Missouri and Kansas are offered in-state tuition; https://www.umkc.edu/finadmin/cashiers/undergraduate-tuition-fee-rates.asp

The Heartland Rate is offered to students from 15nearby states. Undergraduate students pay 150% of in-state tuition; https://www.umkc.edu/heartland-rate/