Applying to the Program
Please read the information carefully and follow the application procedures exactly. You must meet all deadlines and specific requirements in order to be considered as a qualified applicant to the pierce college dental hygiene program. There are no exceptions. The Pierce College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
Applicant Procedures Handbook 2007-2008
The Handbook is available in PDF format. Each section and form is provided as a separate document.
Download Complete Handbook (104KB) - Download Complete Appendices (157KB)
- Program Introduction
- Program Accreditation Standards - Complaint Policy
- Applicant Felony Policy
- Student Disability Statement
- Pre-Dental Hygiene Courses and Requirements
- Course Equivalencies of Pre-requisite Courses from Other Colleges and Official Transcript Information
- Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Cost of the Program
- Admission Testing after meeting Application Criteria
- Selection Process, Submittal of Registration Forms and other Information
- Requirements after Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program
- Pierce College Dental Hygiene Policy on Communicable Diseases
- Pierce College Dental Hygiene Curriculum
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and Regional Dental Hygiene Programs
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
- Optional: Dental Assisting Certification Submission
- Address for Submission of Application
- Dental Hygiene Observation Form
- Washington State Public Health Dental Hygienist contact list
- Course Pre-Requisite Listing Form
- Pierce College Application for Admission Form
- Application Procedures/Instructions Applicant Checklist
Contact us
If you want a firsthand glimpse of our Dental Hygiene Program, please call for an appointment. A faculty advisor will be happy to meet with you, discuss the program in detail, and explain how a career in dental hygiene may fit into your personal goals. The faculty and staff of the program are dedicated, talented, innovative, caring individuals, who can address your concerns. [Contact information]
Other contact information
For information on the Certified Dental Assistant, National Board Examination:
Dental Assisting National Board, Inc
676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1880
Chicago, IL 60611-9796
Phone: 1-800-367-3262.
