Overview

The mission of the Dental Education Programs at Indiana University Northwest is to be a leader in providing high quality education and clinical experiences to undergraduate students for future roles as oral healthcare providers.

They are committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Collectively, we all have a responsibility to create a safe and welcoming community where individuals are encouraged to engage and succeed.

The programs are committed to excellence in the theory and practice of dental hygiene and dental assisting in the development of competent, culturally diverse, and ethically responsible professionals.

Program Objectives

To be able to fulfill the requirements of a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or a Certificate in Dental Assisting and promote the overall program goals, the graduates of the IUN Dental Education Programs will be able to:

Apply didactic information through patient care experiences

Demonstrate critical thinking through writing, communication, and listening skills

Adhere to the ethical, professional, and legal codes of conduct expected of the oral healthcare practitioner

Evaluate the different career roles of the dental hygienist/dental assistant

Plan dental health community events which provide experiences that support access to oral healthcare and education to diverse populations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Periodontics

Medical and Dental Emergencies

Head and Neck Anatomy

Oral Anatomy

Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Preventive Dentistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gary, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application for Admission

Non-refundable $65 application fee

Official transcripts (native language and English translation if applicable)

English Proficiency (If not from a country IU Northwest considers English as a native language)

Immigration Documentation

Financial Support Documentation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23448 USD / year

≈ 23448 USD / year
Out-of-State

23448 USD / year

≈ 23448 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8774 USD / year

≈ 8774 USD / year

Living costs

Gary

United States

956 - 1547 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Program Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Gary

Funding

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