DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM APPLICATION PACKET

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2015

DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM

APPLICATION PACKET

Students interested in the Dental Hygiene Program are encouraged to contact a

Dental Hygiene Department advisor with any questions that remain after reading

the entire packet. The Dental Hygiene Advisors are Kinsey.Cook@nau.edu,

928-523-5985 or Kelly.Stoneberger@nau.edu, 928-523-7147. Additional information is

available on our website, http://nau.edu/chhs/ddh/.

Northern Arizona University

Dental Hygiene Department

Phone: 928-523-5122

Physical Address:

208 E Pine Knoll Dr

Building #66 Room 215

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Mailing Address:

PO Box 15065

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

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Guide to the Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Application Process

****IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION****

The following materials are included in this application packet:

Cover Sheet Page 1

Application Guide Page 2

Application Checklist Page 3

8 Quick Tips for Success Page 4

Program Information:

 General Information  Application Process  Method of Selection

 Bloodborne Pathogen Statement  Once Admitted to the Program  Criminal Background Check  Non-Discrimination Policy  Complaints

Pages 5-8

Dental Hygiene Admissions Process Page 9

Degree Progression Plan Pages 10-11

Dental Hygiene Estimated Fees Page 12

Dental Hygiene Application Page 13-15

All completed applications and required forms must be postmarked by January 31 for student seeking admittance fall of 2015. Due to the volume of applications, any application received after the January 31st _{postmark will only be reviewed on a space available basis.}

Completion of the NAU Dental Hygiene Program application process by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Meeting deadlines and completing application information forms properly demonstrates the ability, maturity, and self-motivation desired by NAU Dental

Hygiene Department.

Return all required NAU Dental Hygiene Program applications, transcripts, and all other requested materials to:

NAU Department of Dental Hygiene Attention: Selection Committee

PO Box 15065 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5055

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NAU DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Prior to review by the admissions committee, the following must be submitted:

Official transcripts for all colleges attended*

Catalog descriptions for all prerequisites taken out of state or at private schools.

Dental Hygiene program application

Self-Addressed, stamped envelope for acceptance or denial letter

*Non-official transcripts should be sent for all coursework completed at NAU.

AGEC students must mark this status on prerequisite material.

All information must be included in your admissions file to be considered complete. Any piece of documentation missing will result in the applicant not being considered for admission. Information will not be accepted via fax or email. It must be delivered in person or through the mail by the application deadline in a sealed envelope. Please notify us of any change in address as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that all information is on file.

YOU SHOULD RETAIN COPIES OF THE APPLICATION YOU SUBMIT.

If you reapply in the future, information will not be released from any previous applications. You will be required to fill out a new application and accompanying documents for each year you apply.

You will be notified by mail or email of your acceptance or denial into the

program. No information will be given regarding an applicant’s admission

status over the phone.

DO NOT CALL

the Department of Dental Hygiene

to obtain your status as this

slows down the admissions process. If you would like to see if your application was

received send an email to Dental.Hygiene@nau.edu with the subject line reading:

Application Received.

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8 Quick Tips for Success

1. Order your college transcripts as early as possible. Most problems with the process are due to the late arrival of transcripts. We do not accept applications if all previous transcripts are not included.

2. Please:

o _{do not staple your application pages together} o _{do not change the format of the application}

o _{be sure that every section of the application is typed in black ink} o _{sign your application}

o _{make sure your application is postmarked by January 31}st

o _{save a copy of all papers submitted for your application, we do not return any documents}

to you

3. If you have any questions regarding pre-requisites, eligibility to apply or application questions you should contact a Dental Hygiene advisor.

4. Although portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered as part of our process. Please do not include them.

5. When communicating with department staff or faculty, keep in mind that your conversations are a reflection of who you are and what you will bring to the program and may influence admission decisions. Remain respectful, professional, and courteous at all times.

6. If you have technical problems filling out the application or downloading it from the website please let us know.

7. Only submit the final three pages of the application. The rest are for you to keep.

8. Please note that the application asks about dental assisting background. This does not include shadowing. Having a dental assisting background means that you were employed and drew a paycheck.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

The NAU Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental

Association Commission on Accreditation

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Dental Hygiene Program is a 2-year program consisting of four 16 week semesters with a five week summer term followed by a two week externship which is completed before classes start in the fall. Classes are only offered through the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. Graduating students will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Students are required to learn and practice clinical skills on each other throughout the program. This means that all students must participate as both a student clinician and as a patient. The procedures students will be preforming and being subjected to include:

 Reviewing medical and dental histories  Taking vital signs

 Practicing instrumentation

 Giving oral local anesthetic injections  Placing sealants when indicated

 Taking Radiographs

As part of the dental hygiene curriculum student are required to complete several rotations throughout the program. Some of these rotations will require the student to be gone for several days or longer. The NAU Dental Hygiene Department does provide faculty supervised housing and transportation for the Hopi rotation located in Pollaca, AZ approximately 2.5 hours away from the Flagstaff area. The student may choose to drive to and from the location; however, the student will then be responsible for getting themselves to the Hopi Clinic on time each day and provide their own transportation. Students are expected to drive to the Yavapai Clinic and return in the evening of the same day using their own transportation. They may arrange to carpool with other students.

Students also go on summer externships to Guatemala, Peru, Hawaii, Phoenix, San Diego, Prescott, Flagstaff, and various other locations. Externships are an exciting opportunity to put in to practice what has been learned. They are a time of tremendous growth for our students. When applicants come for their interview they should use that time to speak with our current students and view their presentation materials on different externships.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

The Dental Hygiene program at NAU adheres to a 2+2 curriculum, where four terms of

prerequisite course work are combined with five terms of dental hygiene coursework at NAU. Students must have completed (or be in the process of completing) 51 units of coursework prior to applying to the program. The program’s prerequisites are listed in the degree progression plan as the courses to be taken during the first 2 years.

Students must have a minimum 2.50 GPA at the time of applying and maintain this GPA until the start of the program. Attaining the minimum requirements for entry does not guarantee a seat in the class.

Successfully completed college level courses taken before entry will be considered as

fulfillment of the core course requirements if taken within 10 years prior, with the exception of science courses, to admission to the dental hygiene program. All science courses taken more than five years ago must be retaken.

METHOD OF SELECTION:

The criteria for selection are weighted. Points will be awarded to applicants based on GPA of successfully completed college coursework. Points will also be awarded for their

communication skills, professional demeanor, writing skills, work experience, community service, and military service.

The NAU Dental Hygiene Program is the only Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene Program in the State of Arizona. Students that apply should be aware and understand the following:

1. Admission to the Dental Hygiene program is selective. It is NAU’s goal to prepare graduates to become highly competent hygienists and who exhibit high standards of professionalism with patients. In order to achieve our program goals, admission criteria has been established to evaluate applicants as to their suitability.

2. Since there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.

3. Interviewees will be required to submit an essay completed on the day of their interview. The essay will be less than one page and typed in the presence of a faculty member. The topics will be given out the day of the interview. We are looking for college level

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4. Alternate Status: Alternates will be ranked according to admission criteria. If an accepted student chooses not to take their place in the program the alternates will be notified by ranking until the place is filled. Alternates will be considered for open positions until August 1st of each year.

5. A student who withdraws from the program for whatever reason must apply for

readmission. The student applying for readmission is NOT guaranteed a position in the next entering class. Except for the most extenuating circumstances, the student can apply for readmission only once.

Upon the successful completion of the Dental Hygiene Program with a GPA of 2.5 or better, the student will be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. The student must also take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, the State/Regional Board and apply for licensure in the state where she/he will want to practice. Graduation from the Dental Hygiene program and receipt of the degree does not guarantee the student will successfully pass the National Board and/or state/regional board.

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN STATEMENT

All applicants must be aware that the activities required for both the Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Program and the profession of dental hygiene, require the

student/professional to participate in procedures that place the clinician at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

ONCE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM YOU WILL NEED:  Immunizations-must be completed by August 1st.

o Hepatitis B -three shot series o Hepatitis A –two shot series o MMR

o Varicella

o TDAP

o PPD (required yearly)

o Flu Vaccine may be required  Current Eye Prescription

 Proof of Health Insurance

 Proof of Automobile Insurance and a Valid Driver’s License

 CPR certification required no sooner than June of 2015 with a required review in 2016  Current Physical

 Liability Insurance

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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Criminal background checks are required for NAU Dental Hygiene students. A felony conviction may impact eligibility to obtain a dental hygiene license and work as a dental hygienist.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

There are no restrictions placed on applicants because of their color, creed, race, religion, sex, marital status, or national origin.

COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION

Students, faculty, constituent dental societies, state boards of dentistry, and other interested parties have the right to file a complaint with the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation. To file a complaint write to the Commission at the address below. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for

submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678 or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 4653. Only written, signed complaints will be considered by the Commission; oral and unsigned complaints will not be considered. A complaint is defined by the Commission on Dental Accreditation as one

alleging that a Commission-accredited educational program or a program which has an application for initial accreditation pending, may not be in substantial compliance with Commission standards or required accreditation procedures. The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the

accreditation standards. Students, faculty, constituent dental societies, state boards of dentistry, and other interested parties may submit an appropriate, signed complaint to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDA) regarding any CDA-accredited dental, allied dental or advanced dental education program, or a program which has an application for initial accreditation pending. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.

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DENTAL HYGIENE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Application /Admissions Process:

1. The student must apply to Northern Arizona University declaring Dental Hygiene as their major. Please see our advisor for questions.

2. Students can download the application packet through the NAU Dental Hygiene website. Applications will only be accepted December 1st through January 31st of the year you are seeking admittance. Please make sure you have the current application marked by the year you are applying.

3. Have all official transcripts included in your NAU Dental Hygiene Application. AGEC students must mark that on prerequisite material. NAU students must send unofficial transcripts to the Dental Hygiene Department.

4. Top candidates will be invited to interview with the selection committee. Interview dates are February 27th _{and 28}th_{, 2015.}

5. Students will be notified of their acceptance or their denial into the program by mail or email. Students are typically notified the by the 5th of March 2015. Those students

accepted will be asked to submit an acceptance card and make a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to the Dental Hygiene Program Department by the specified deadline.

6. Students who accept admittance to the program must attend a mandatory pre-orientation meeting held April 10th, 2015 in the health professions building, # 66, room 235 from 10:00 – 12:00. Out of town students will be required to attend via Skype.

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Degree Progression Plan

Freshman Year

1st _{Term 2}nd _Term

DH 102 DH Orientation 1 BIO 201 Human Anatomy/Physiology I (SCI:SAS) 3

BIO 181 Unity of Life I (SCI:SAS) 3 BIO 201L Human Anatomy/Phys I Lab 1

CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry (SCI:SAS) 3 ENG 105 Critical Reading & Writing (FNRQ) 4 CHM 130L or

CHM 151L

Fundamental Chemistry Lab (SCI:LAB) or General Chemistry I Lab (SCI:LAB)

1 NTS 135 or NTS 256

Applied Nutrition & Food Selection or Medical Nutrition

3

STA 270 Applied Statistics (FNRQ) 3 PSY 101 Intro to Psychology (SPW) 3

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Sophomore Year

3rd _{Term 4}th _Term

BIO 202 Human Anatomy/Physiology II 3 BIO 320 General Pathology 3

BIO 202L Human Anatomy/Physiology II Lab 1 LS Liberal Studies AHI/ Diversity 3

BIO 205 Microbiology 3 LS Liberal Studies AHI/ Diversity 3

BIO 205L Microbiology Lab 1 LS CU/ Diversity 3

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (SPW) 3

LS Liberal Studies CU/ Diversity 3

Total 14 Total 12

At this point students must be accepted into the Dental Hygiene Department Junior Year

5th _{Term 6}th _Term

DH 302 Head & Neck, Oral & Dental Anatomy 3 DH 300 Oral Medicine & Pharmacology I 3

DH 306 Oral Histology & Embryology 2 DH 312 Clinic I 5

DH 311 Pre-Clinic 5 DH 316 Periodontics I 3

DH 338 Oral Radiology 3 DH 450 Research Seminar 3

DH 370 Professionalism 1 DH 373W Assessment & Program Planning 3

DH 372 Oral Health & Disease Prevention 3

Total 17 Total 17

Senior Year

8th _{Term 9}th _Term

DH 340 Oral Pathology & Radiographic Interpretation

3 DH 412 Clinic IV: Outreach 5

DH 410 Oral Medicine & Pharmacology II 3 DH 495C Capstone–Oral Health Outcomes 3

DH 411 Clinic III Advanced Procedures 6 DH 416 Career Management 3

DH 419 Periodontics II 3 DH 371 Communication & Behavior 2

DH 474 Program Implementation 1

DH 369 Oral Pain Management 3

Total 19 Total 13

Liberal Studies Distribution

Blocks

AHI CU SPW SCI Other

Counted above Counted above PSY 101 BIO 181

Counted above Counted above SOC 101 CHM 130, 130L or 151L BIO 201

Junior Summer 7th _Term

DH 313 Clinic II: Patients 2

DH 409 Cariology, Restorative, & Dental Materials I 2

DH 408 Public Health Externship 2

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This four year plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report. 

Students should see an academic advisory regularly to confirm their academic progress.

Students must see an academic advisor before enrollment for the 6th term in preparation for graduation. Honors students complete different requirements to meet NAU’s liberal studies program. Students should consult an Honors Program advisor for fulfilling Honors Liberal Studies requirements.

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY College of Health & Human Services Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The NAU Dental Hygiene Program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation. NAU’s program is the only Dental Hygiene program in the state of Arizona that offers a B.S. degree upon completion of the program. Submit applications by the deadline for admittance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Dental Hygiene program at NAU adheres to a 2+2 curriculum, where two terms of prerequisite course work are combined with seven terms of dental hygiene coursework at NAU. Students must have completed (or be in the process of completing) 40 units of coursework prior to applying to the program. The program’s prerequisites are listed in the degree progression plan as the courses to be taken during the first 2 years.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• This degree progression plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report.

• Students are encouraged to see an academic advisor regularly to confirm their academic progress.

• Many courses have pre-requisites. Please check the academic catalog for pre-requisite and placement information.

http://www4.nau.edu/academiccatalog/2005/academiccatalog.htm

• Some courses are only offered once a year (Fall term only or Spring term only). Some of these courses may be pre-requisites for future courses. Please check with your advisor for current course rotations.

• Honors students complete different requirements to meet NAU's liberal studies program. Students should consult an Honors Program advisor for complete information on fulfilling Honors Liberal Studies requirements.

• All students are required to complete a minimum of 123 total units which includes:

 35 units of liberal studies courses: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/LScourselist.htm

 6 units of diversity courses: (3 units in Global and 3 units in Ethnic):

http://www4.nau.edu/aio/DiversityCourseList.htm

• Enrollment in the English foundations course for liberal studies is based off of student SAT/ACT scores or incoming transfer/test credit, otherwise the student must take the English Placement Exam:

http://testing.nau.edu/exams/placement.html

• Enrollment in the Math foundations course for liberal studies requires students to take the ALEKS Math Placement Exam: http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/Math/studentInformation/Placement/Placement.shtml CONTACT INFORMATION Kinsey Cook Academic Advisor PO Box 15015 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Kinsey.Cook@nau.edu Phone: (928) 523-5985 Fax: (928) 523-3600 Kelly Stoneberger

Academic Advisor, Dental Hygiene PO Box 15065

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Kelly.Stoneberger@nau.edu

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE

Deadline for Applying is January 31

.

Applications postmarked after January 31

2015 will be considered on a space

available basis only. Every data field must be completed and legible for the

application to be considered valid. Click on the text boxes to enter your

information. The completed form must be signed and mailed in. Handwritten forms

(other than the signature box) will not be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation.

DATE

NAME

DATE OF BIRTH

STUDENT ID NUMBER

ADDRESS

PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

PHYSICIAN

DENTIST

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME

PHONE

RELATIONSHIP

Have you ever attended a Discover NAU

Day?

Did that influence your decision to apply

to this program?

The following page contains your application committee score card. Please fill

out all text boxes-especially the ones concerning courses transferred from

another institution. The Department will verify this information, average

your GPA, and assign points.

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APPLICATION COMMITTEE SCORECARD

APPLICANT ID:

NAU ID:

Prerequisite

(Please write in Transfer Course Equivalent if applicable)

Letter Grade AGEC

EN= enrolled

Institution

BIO 181 CHM 130 CHM 130L NTS 135 OR 256 BIO 201 BIO 201L BIO 202 BIO 202L BIO 205 BIO 205L BIO 320

SCIENCE GPA = To Be Calculated by the Department DH 102 STA 270 PSY 101 SOC 101 ENG 101 ENG 102 ENG 105 LS/CU/DIV LS/AHI LS/AHI CU/DIVERSITY

CUMULATIVE GPA = To Be Calculated by the Department Below to be filled out by the Department ONLY Totals # of Courses Completed __x 4.545= ___ x .4=

Science GPA ____x 25 = __ x .2= Cumulative GPA ___ x 25 = ___ x .1 = Interview Score ___ x 4 = ___ x .2= Essay Score ___x 25 = ___ x .1=

BONUS (Professional Judgment Points)

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Previous Education

: (high school and/or college)

School

City/State

Diploma/Degree

Dates

Professional Judgment Points

Are you fluent in a foreign language?

If so, please list language.

Military Service?

Dental Assisting Background?

Graduated from:

Accredited Program Non-Accredited Program On the Job Training

Please List the Program if Applicable

Community Service? Please Include Details.

Official Transcripts (unofficial for NAU, AGEC status marked)

Catalog descriptions (for all courses taken at private schools or out of state)

I have read and understood all materials accompanying this application.

Student Signature

Date

Mail completed application and all required materials to:

NAU Dental Hygiene Department Attention: Selection Committee

PO Box 15065 Flagstaff, AZ 86011