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 1
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: Pages 5-8 General Information Application Process Method of Selection Bloodborne Pathogen Statement Once Admitted to the Program Criminal Background Check Non-Discrimination Policy Complaints 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 31 st 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 2
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. 3
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 o o o o o do not staple your application pages together do not change the format of the application be sure that every section of the application is typed in black ink sign your application make sure your application is postmarked by January 31 st 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. 4
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 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. 5
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 grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. 6
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 st 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 1 st. 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 Finger Print Clearance process takes 6-8 weeks for clearance 7
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. 8
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 1 st through January 31 st 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 27 th 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 5 th 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 10 th, 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. 9
Degree Progression Plan Freshman Year 1 st 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 Fundamental Chemistry Lab (SCI:LAB) 1 NTS 135 or Applied Nutrition & Food Selection or 3 CHM 151L or General Chemistry I Lab (SCI:LAB) NTS 256 Medical Nutrition STA 270 Applied Statistics (FNRQ) 3 PSY 101 Intro to Psychology (SPW) 3 Total 11 Total 14 Sophomore Year 3 rd 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 5 th 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 Junior Summer 7 th Term DH 313 Clinic II: Patients 2 DH 409 Cariology, Restorative, & Dental Materials I 2 DH 408 Public Health Externship 2 Total 6 Senior Year 8 th Term 9 th Term DH 340 Oral Pathology & Radiographic 3 DH 412 Clinic IV: Outreach 5 Interpretation 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 AHI CU SPW SCI Other Distribution Counted above Counted above PSY 101 BIO 181 Blocks Counted above Counted above SOC 101 CHM 130, 130L or 151L BIO 201 10
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. PROGRAM INFORMATION NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY College of Health & Human Services Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene 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 prerequisites 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 (928) 523-5122 Fax: (928) 523-6195 11
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE Deadline for Applying is January 31 st. Applications postmarked after January 31 st 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 PHYSICIAN EMAIL ADDRESS DENTIST EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME PHONE RELATIONSHIP Have you ever attended a Discover NAU Day? Yes No N/A 13 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 text boxes-especially the ones concerning courses transferred from another institution. The Department will verify this information, average your GPA, and assign points.
APPLICATION COMMITTEE SCORECARD APPLICANT ID: Prerequisite (Please write in Transfer Course Equivalent if applicable) 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 = 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 = Letter Grade AGEC EN= enrolled Below to be filled out by the Department ONLY # 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) Total Points NAU ID: Institution To Be Calculated by the Department To Be Calculated by the Department Totals 14
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 15