Students are required to complete high school level chemistry with a "C" or better. The chemistry requirement must have been completed within the last five years.

All new students who are seeking a degree must participate in placement testing for English, mathematics, and reading. If a student should test into any developmental classes, the developmental class must be completed with a "Satisfactory" before the student is considered for the hygiene program.

Dental Hygiene Technology has additional requirements which must be completed prior to being accepted to the program.  Applicants who meet eligibility requirements are aware of the program requirements including appropriate vaccinations (including Hepatitis B) and physician recommendations.  All students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program are provided with written policy and instruction on infection control protocol to reduce the risk of disease transmission. The Program complies with all institutional policies and applicable regulations of local, state and federal agencies including, but not limited to, radiation hygiene and protection, ionizing radiation, hazardous materials, and bloodborne and infectious diseases. Policies and procedures on the Dental Hygiene Program's bloodborne and infectious diseases are available to all applicants upon request.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic will accept patients from the general population, some of who may have or may be at risk for bloodborne infectious disease(s) and dental hygiene students will be assigned to treat them.

Students are required to have an overall grade point average of 2.5 to be accepted to the dental hygiene program.  Students are also required to have a "C" or above in ALL courses to remain elibible for the dental hygiene program.

According to various sections of the Ohio Law and Regulations for licensing, persons convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor related to alcohol/drugs may not be able to take the licensing or certification examinations or may have restrictions placed on their ability to practice in their profession. Further, they may be refused acceptance for placement by an off-campus clinical site. For more information, contact the Ohio State Dental Board.

Required Prerequisites:

DEH 120	Dental Terminology	1
BIO 141	Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIO 142	Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II	4
ALH 104	Allied Health Informatics	2

If you would like more information concerning admission to the Dental Hygiene Program, please call Judy Fronsoe, Office Manager at 937-512-2779

Office Hours are 8:00 - 4:30 Monday thru Friday