Dental Hygiene Program (A45260)
Admission Application
Dental Hygiene (DH)
Program Code A45260
Admission Application
App
lication Deadline: February 8, 2021 Program
Start Date: August 16, 2021
https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/dental-hygiene
I.
Program Overview
The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to access, plan, implement, and
evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take
patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents,
complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure which are
required to practice dental hygiene. Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health
agencies, industry, and professional education. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
, the job outlook for
dental hygienists is much faster than average even amongst other health professions due to the increased demand for
preventative dental services and increased understanding of the link between oral health and general health.
The
Dental Hygiene program is a limited enrollment program. Each year, 100-150 individuals apply, and 25 to 30
applicants are selected along with 3-5 alternates.
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II.
Steps to Complete Before Applying for the DH Program
Information Session
Attend a Dental Hygiene Information Session at CPCC.
The Dental Hygiene program hosts information sessions for students interested in a detailed description of the
program and the admission process. Dates and locations of these sessions will be posted on the Dental Hygiene
program website. Attendance is optional but recommended.
CPCC College Admission
Comple
te the CPCC College Admission Application.
Please note applying to the general college and completing all enrollment steps must be completed before applying
to the PTA program. These steps consist of establishing NC residency and requesting official transcripts from high
school (unless you have earned an Associate degree or higher), all colleges attended for credit, and Advanced
Placement (AP) exam scores if requesting college credit at CPCC through AP exam testing.
Applica
tions are available online here.
The full list of enrollment steps can be found here.
Importa
nt Note: If your high school or college transcripts are not from the United States, you will need an
International Transcript Evaluation reviewed by an agent outside of Central Piedmont Community College.
A list o
f International Evaluators is available through the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services
(NACES) website. There is a fee for this service.
Required Testing
1.
All students should speak to an academic advisor regarding the need to take the required Math and English Placement tests.
Some students may be exempt from placement testing by a waiver. If required, the student must meet with an academic
advisor to review placement test scores.
2.
All applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). You will need to schedule an appointment following
instructions at the Testing Center website.
A study guide is available at www.atitesting.com
The TEAS permission slip is available on the Testing Center website.
A minimum TEAS Total Score of 65 is required to be eligible for admission.
Required Coursework
If required based on placement tests or high school GPA score, complete all required Developmental Studies with a grade
of “C” or better.
Applica
nts to the Dental Hygiene program must complete college chemistry with a laboratory component within the last
five years with a minimum grade of “C”. Acceptable college chemistry courses include CHM 121 and 121A or higher. CHM
090 will not be considered. Chemistry and Developmental courses taken in the spring 2021 semester will be considered,
pending successful completion.
Get a Headstart!
Any non-DEN prefix course required for the Dental Hygiene Program can be taken prior to submitting the Dental Hygiene
Program Application. See the Program of Study on the
Dental
Hygiene program website
for the list of required courses.
Completion of designated courses will also increase your application score.
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III.
Dental Hygiene Program Admission Requirements
Points are earned from the following areas:
1. ATI TEAS Scores
2. Completed Academic Courses
3. Related Work Experience
4. Designated Alternate Status
The points will be recorded on the application form on page 4. If the course being counted has a
separate graded lab component, record both grades, and points will be awarded as an average of the two
grades.
Application must be fully completed (typed, not hand-written) and submitted along with the
other supporting documents.
Questions about the admissions process?
Contact the Dental Hygiene Admissions Specialist at he
althsciences@cpcc.edu
IV.
Acceptance into the Program
Accept
ance notifications will be sent out within two months after the application deadline. Upon
acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, students are required to:
Submit results of a North Carolina and national criminal background check at their own
expense.
Students must also complete a medical exam and a TB test, and provide record of
immunizations.
Students accepted into the program will be asked to read and sign to acknowledge that they have
read and understand the Essential Functions document
outlining the essential functions necessary to
complete the Dental Hygiene Program.
After acceptance and enrollment in the program, students are required to take all courses as
scheduled and sequenced. This is considered a lockstep sequence program.
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V.
Dental Hygiene Program Application Form
Complete shaded areas with all information currently available.
First Name
Last Name CPCC Student ID
Street/Apt
City
State
NC
ZIP
Home Phone Cell Phone CPCC Email
College Chemistry Date of Completion Institution
Item
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
1. TEAS Test Scores
Total Score (min
score of 65)
(each score is multiplied by 0.5 to determine points earned)
(50)
A. Current CDA with a minimum of 3 years full-time experience and a copy of the certification
(5)
certificate (must be completed within one year of application).
B. Dental Assistant II employed full time for a minimum of 2 years, documented by a letter of
recommendation on letterhead from the employer.
Dental Assisting student currently enrolled in an ADA accredited program with a GPA of 3.0 and a
letter of recommendation from director of dental assisting program, or graduate of accredited
dental assisting program currently employed with documentation from employer.
(4)
C. Dental Assistant I employed at least 6 months.
Formerly employed dental assistant with a minimum of one year of experience completed within
the last ten years.
Dental Laboratory technician.
Medical or allied health employee.
(2)
Academic Courses
Choose one course
from each
category. High
school (HS) courses
may not be used if
the corresponding
college course is
complete.
Course point
computation: A=6
pts, B=3 pts; C=1 pt
Check box to right
if HS course is AP,
Adv, HN, or IB for 1
additional pt.
HS courses must
be completed
within 5 yrs,
college BIO courses
within 10 yrs and
CHM within 5 yrs
Category
ENG 111
I
High School 11
th
Grade English
Category
ENG 112, 113, or 114
II
High School 12
th
Grade English
Category
MAT 110 or higher
III
High School Algebra II or Integrated Math III
Category
IV
SOC 210
(49
pts
total)
High School US History or Government
BIO 168
Category
V
High School Biology or Anatomy and Physiology
Category
BIO 169 or CHM 121/121A or higher
VI
High School Chemistry or Physics
Category
BIO 175 or 275
High School Adv Functions & Modeling/Precalculus or higher
VII
4. Alternate
Designated “Alternate Student” previous year
Information will be verified by admissions specialist
(1)
Total Application Points (105)
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Admission Application
VII.
Application Submission
Check Your Application for Completion
1. Type all information on the Program Application Form (page 4) and print.
2. Secure the following documents to the application:
a. Official TEAS score from the Testing Center.
b. Any additional documentation applicable to verify related work experience
(page 4)
Submit the Completed Application
Submit on or before the deadline date as follows:
Drop Box
Deposit in the labeled drop box located on the third floor of the Health Careers
building on the Central Campus, Room # 3545 (across from the elevators)
Or
Mail to: Admissions Specialist
Attn: Dental Hygiene
CPCC Central Campus, Belk/Health Careers Building
PO Box 35009
Charlotte, NC 28235
Or
Email to:
healthsciences@cpcc.edu
Scan application page 4 and all additional documents to include as an attachment if emailing.
Questions about the Admissions Process?
Contact Admissions Specialist at healthsciences@cpcc.edu or schedule an appointment to
meet with the Admissions Specialist for this program
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