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North Central Michigan College proposes $10 million plan to launch dental hygiene program by 2028

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity · February 23, 2026

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Summary

North Central Michigan College told the committee it seeks state support to purchase, renovate and equip a facility to start a dental hygiene degree program (2.5M purchase, 5M renovation, 2.5M equipment) that would initially train about 15 students per year and launch pending accreditations in 2028.

North Central Michigan College told the Appropriations Subcommittee it plans to expand health‑care training by launching a dental hygiene degree program and asked for state support to acquire and renovate a facility and purchase equipment.

President Dr. David Finley said the region faces a shortage of…

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