MVCC Announces New Dental Hygiene Program at Rome Campus

Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has announced a new Associate in Applied Science degree program in Dental Hygiene at its Rome Campus, with enrollment now open for the Spring 2027 semester.

The two-year program will provide an additional pathway into the dental hygiene profession, helping address the need for dental hygienists while preparing students for careers in oral health care.

Students will combine classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training in the Rome Campus dental hygiene clinic, which features digital imaging technology and advanced software. Under the supervision of experienced dental hygienists and dentists, students will provide preventive and therapeutic oral health services while developing skills in patient care, disease prevention, critical thinking and ethical decision-making.

The program received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in 2026. Graduates will be eligible to take the credentialing examinations required for a New York State dental hygiene license and anesthesia certificate. Successful completion of the required examinations is necessary for licensure.

MVCC is offering Zoom information sessions for prospective, current, transfer and returning students. Sessions will cover the program, selective admissions process, application requirements and expectations.

Upcoming sessions include:

For program details and application information, visit MVCC’s Dental Hygiene program webpage. Questions may be directed to Kasey Penoyer, EdD, MS, RDH, Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Dental Hygiene, at dentalhygiene@mvcc.edu