Loma Linda University Dental Hygienist Program 24851 Circle Dr (909) 558-4000 Loma Linda, CA 92354
The purpose of the program is to develop professionals prepared for the current practice of dental hygiene, as well as graduates who are additionally prepared to deal with future changes in dentistry. Courses that encourage analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques and that enhance the ability to evaluate the latest in research are important adjuncts to clinical training. Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates will be prepared to enter a variety of career options available to a dental hygienist.
Associate Degree
Dental Hygiene is an undergraduate program in the School of Dentistry that is largely focused on preventive oral health services and continuing care. The purpose of the Associate of Science off-campus degree program is to develop professionals in the Coachella Valley who are prepared for the current practice of dental hygiene and the future changes in dentistry. The A.S. clinical hygienist works in association with the dentist in primarily private-practice, industry, schools, public health and clinical military settings.
Admission Requirements
• Competency in verbal and written English
• 20 hours minimum of dental hygiene observation/shadowing
• Dental Assisting experience is valuable, but not required
• Completion of pre-requisite courses
• A Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, a 3.0 science GPA is recommended
• Science courses must be completed within Five years of admission
• Courses must be a ‘C’ or higher to meet LLUSD transfer requirements
• A Minimum of 23 semester or 32 quarter units of regionally accredited college coursework
• College of the Desert students given priority in admission process
• Three letters of reference including: spiritual leader, science professor and employer
• Official transcripts from all schools attended
• A formal interview (by invitation only)
Associate of Science Prerequisites
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II—Two classes with labs
• Microbiology—One class with lab
• Chemistry—Introductory Inorganic, Organic & Biochemistry—One year with labs
• College level Math—One class
• Introduction to Psychology—One class
• Introduction to Sociology
• Freshman English Sequence—One year
• Speech—One class
• Physical Education—Two activity classes
• Personal Health or Nutrition—One class
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