Dental Hygiene, BS Program

Dental Hygiene is an undergraduate program in the School of Dentistry, and is largely focused on preventive oral health services and continuing care. The purpose of the program is to develop professionals prepared for the current practice of dental hygiene and future changes in dentistry. The hygienist works in association with the dentist in private–practice offices, industrial organizations, schools, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.

Admission Requirements

Proficiency in verbal and written English
20 hours minimum of observation/shadowing
Dental assisting experience is strongly recommended.
Three letters of reference including: Spiritual leader, science professor and employer.
A formal interview (by invitation only).
Official transcripts from all schools attended.

Prerequisites

• Religion–if attending an Adventist school–Four quarter or three semester units for each year attended
• Humanities–20 quarter or 14 semester units, 3 content areas required from the list below:
  • History/Civilization
  • Art History & Appreciation
  • Music History & Appreciation
  • Performing Arts (4 units max)
  • Literature
  • Foreign Language
  • Philosophy/Ethics
• Anatomy and Physiology I & II–Two classes with lab
• Microbiology–One class with lab
• Chemistry–Introductory Inorganic, Organic & Biochemistry–One year with lab
• College level Math–One class
• Cultural Anthropology–One class
• Introduction to Psychology–One class
• Introduction to Sociology–One class
• Freshman English–One year
• Speech–One class
• Physical Education–Two activity classes
• Personal Health or Nutrition–One class

96 quarter or 64 semester units of accredited college coursework
GPA of 3.0 or higher in science courses is recommended
Courses must be a C or higher to meet LLUSD requirements
Science courses must be completed within Five (5) years of admission

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online at
www.llu.edu/apply between July 1 and February 1.

Based on the review of the application, transcripts and recommendation letters, applicants may be invited to LLUSD for a personal interview.

FAQs

Q: Do I have to complete all pre–requisite coursework before I can apply?
A: No. You may apply with coursework in progress, and an applicant may be accepted with a deficiency in one or more of the areas but is expected to eliminate deficits before enrolling in the Dental Hygiene Program.

Q: Can I attend part–time or work while in the program?
A: No. This is a full–time program and working is discouraged.

Q: What is the deadline to submit requested materials to the admissions office (i.e. transcripts, observation hours and recommendations)?
A: All materials should be in the admissions office no later than the February 1 deadline.

National Board Exam

Upon successful completion of the Dental Hygiene program, all students are required to pass National and State or Regional practical exams.

Financial Aid

A financial aid advisor and financial aid programs are available, please contact 909–558–4509 or email finaid@llu.edu. Website information can be located at www.llu.edu/ssweb/finaid

International Students

Students applying for, or holding F–1 U.S. Student Visas are required by U.S. immigration regulation to secure sufficient funds for their first year’s tuition and fees (for 2009–2010 DH, this is approximately $35,000) and provide documentary evidence of sufficient funds for their second year.

To satisfy this immigration requirement, LLUSD requires non–U.S. citizens and non–U.S. permanent residents to pay the first year’s tuition and fees before they register for autumn quarter.

Forms and Additional Information

• Class of 2012 Profile
• Class of 2013 Profile
• Recommendtion Form
• Observation/Shadowing Form
• Estimated Student Expenses