Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene program prepares its graduates to provide comprehensive oral health care services in a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of the program and passing of the National Dental Hygiene Examination and Regional Board Examination, graduates are eligible to apply for mandatory state licensure.
 

Contact Information


Patricia S. Belmonte, Coordinator
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202P, (630) 942-4237

Lori Drummer, Professor
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202M, (630) 942-2430

Barb Czahor, Professor
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2202Q, (630) 942-3253

Health and Sciences Division
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, (630) 942-8331 

Dental Hygiene Clinic
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1122, (630) 942-3250

Alumni Spotlight

  • Catherine O'Reilly

    Catherine O'ReillyDental Hygiene

    "COD has been instrumental in helping me achieve the new goal I had set for myself," Catherine O'Reilly said. "I feel very lucky to have been with such an excellent group of students. Everyone has been so supportive of each other and we've become like a little family. It has been a tough course, but we made it through together."

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  • Julie Belsanti

    Julie BelsantiDental Hygiene

    Julie Belsanti entered a Dental Hygiene program at another school before transferring to College of DuPage in 2007. She was impressed by COD's reputation and its facility.  "The approachable and knowledgeable instructors are totally responsible for my success," she said.

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  • Kristofer Ceredon

    Kristofer CeredonDental Hygiene

    "I've been surrounded by dedicated teachers and staff at COD who have been there for me since day one," Kristofer Ceredon said. "They have shared their experiences and wisdom about the profession as they guided the students through the rigorous coursework."

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