Flint Hills Tech: Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene
- BowerComm Marketing
- May 1
- 2 min read
Start a career in Dental Health
Want to launch a career that helps people smile—literally? Whether you're into hands-on support or ready to lead with clinical expertise, Flint Hills Technical College has two awesome ways to help level up in the dental field.
Option 1: Dental Assisting
Certificate (1 Year) or Associate Degree (2 Years)
Want to jump into the workforce fast? Start with the Dental Assisting certificate—a one-year, skills-based program that gets you ready for entry-level roles in dental offices. You'll learn chairside techniques, office management, and more.
Thinking about a long-term path? Those certificate courses also count toward the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Dental Assisting. With this 2-year degree, you'll build your technical and general education knowledge through classroom, lab, and clinical experiences—so you graduate with skills that employers are looking for.
Good news: The Dental Assisting program is eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship—which could cover your tuition.
Option 2: Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science (2 Years)
Ready to take things up a notch? The Dental Hygiene AAS is a competitive, two-year program that dives deeper into clinical care. You'll take technical and general ed courses, and participate in supervised experiences focused on dental hygiene diagnosis and assessment.
Heads up: There are prerequisites required before you can apply, and admission is competitive—but if you're driven, this program is an incredible launchpad for a high-demand healthcare career.
And yes—this program is also Kansas Promise Scholarship eligible.
Let's Get You Started
Whether you're aiming to assist chairside or lead in preventative care, Flint Hills Tech offers real pathways to a career that make a difference—and Level Up Kansas is here to help you every step of the way.
