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2017 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 Juli.Glade@nau.edu, 928-523-7147 or Kate.Wilson@nau.edu, 928-523-6881. 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

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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, 2017 for student seeking admittance Fall of 2017. Due to the volume of applications, any application received after the January 31, 2017 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. If completing Fall courses please wait until grades post and submit official/unofficial transcripts with Fall grades recorded with your application packet. Do not submit separately. All transcripts must be submitted before May 31, 2017, to be considered. No exceptions. 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 phone, mail or email of your acceptance or denial into the program.

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 2017 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.

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 received a

paycheck.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION The NAU Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association

Commission on Accreditation. 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

performing 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, students 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 providing 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.

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Students also go on summer externships to Guatemala, India, Morocco, 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.

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 overall 2.50 GPA as well as a minimum science 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 (such as the BIOs,

CHM, nutrition, etc.), for 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 courses completed,

Science GPA and overall GPA scores.

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 who exhibit high standards of professionalism with patients. In order to

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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 write an essay 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 grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. In addition,

interviewees will be subjected to a face-to-face question and answer period in several rooms. The topic

of the questions will be provided the day of the interview.

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 1 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, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of

Science 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 NBDH 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 (This is not required to apply to the program):

• ALL Immunizations-must be completed by August 1 2017.

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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 (required yearly)

• 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 2017 with a required annual review in August 2018

• Current Physical

• Liability Insurance

• Finger Print Clearance –process takes 6-8 weeks for clearance

• First Aid training and certification

• Blood-borne pathogens/ infection control training / certification

• HIPAA training / certification

• FERPA training/ certification

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 ethnicity, culture, race, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, 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

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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 January 1 through January 31 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 from any outside institutions included in your NAU Dental

Hygiene Application. Official transcripts must be sealed by the school in an envelope

and included with your application. AGEC students must mark that they received their

Associate Degree on their application. NAU students must send unofficial NAU

transcripts with the dental hygiene application.

4. Top candidates will be invited to interview with the selection committee. The interview

date is Friday February 24, 2017.

5. Students will be notified of their acceptance or their denial into the program by phone

call and email. Students are typically notified by Friday March 10, 2017. An official

acceptance letter will be mailed at a later date. Those students accepted will be asked

to sign the acceptance letter and mail it back to NAU with a $500.00 non-refundable

deposit made payable to the NAU Dental Hygiene Department BEFORE Friday March

31, 2017.

6. Students who accept admittance to the program must attend a mandatory pre-

orientation meeting held Friday April 21, 2017 in the Health Professions Building # 66,

Room 235 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

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DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRESSION PLAN

Freshman Year 1st Term 2nd 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) 4 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

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STA 270 Applied Statistics (FNRQ) 3 PSY 101 Intro to Psychology (SPW) 3 Total 12 Total 14

Sophomore Year 3rd Term 4th 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 6th 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 9th 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

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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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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

This four year plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report. • Students should see an academic advisor 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.• AGEC students must mark that status clearly on all prerequisite materials.

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 PlacementExam: http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/Math/studentInformation/Placement/Placement.shtml

CONTACT INFORMATION

Juli Glade Dental Hygiene Academic Advisor College of Health & Human Services PO Box 15065 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Juli.Glade@nau.edu Phone: (928) 523-7147 Fax: (928) 523-6195

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE

Deadline for Applying is January 31, 2017 Applications postmarked after January 31, 2017 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 gray 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 PERSONAL EMAIL

PHYSICIAN SCHOOL EMAIL

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME

PHONE RELATIONSHIP

Have you ever attended a Discover NAU Day? Yes No N/A

Did that influence your decision to apply to this program? Yes No

N/A

The following page contains your application committee score card. Please fill out all gray information boxes using a size 12 font. The Department will verify this information, average your GPA, and assign points.

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APPLICATION COMMITTEE SCORECARD APPLICANT ID: NAU ID:

Prerequisite (All pre-requisites must be

completed by May 31, 2017)

Letter Grade AGEC

EN= enrolled

Institution And please list Course Title (ex: NAU/ANT 101)

List ALL science courses taken within a 5 year time frame. List nothing prior to 2012.

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 List ALL remaining courses taken within a 10 year time frame.

List nothing prior to 2007. 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

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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