Prepare for a career in dentistry

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone’s smile? The need for dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental laboratory technicians is expected to grow by almost 20 % by 2026—much faster than the national average. Get started now on a promising career path with a degree from the IU School of Dentistry at IU Fort Wayne.

Explore our dental programs

Dental Assisting

IU Fort Wayne is committed to providing a quality education for a successful career in dental assisting. You can expect academic rigor, innovative approaches, and a curriculum relevant to today's world.

Dental Hygiene

The IU Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program prepares you for a career as a dental health professional who specializes in educational, preventive, and therapeutic oral healthcare.

Dental Laboratory Technology

The IU Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology is the only dental technology program serving the surrounding states. In this program, you will learn the basic and advanced techniques of appliance fabrication in the areas of complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns and bridges, ceramics and orthodontics.

The on-campus dental clinic allowed me to bring in my patients and build experience in a professional setting.

Lindsey B., Alumna 23'