Pre-Program BASDH Advising Checklist

Review the following web pages:

  1. Is Dental Hygiene for Me?
  2. Essential Functions
  3. Program Information
  4. BASDH Cost-Curriculum Estimate
  5. Program Application Course Eligibility and Transfers
  6. General College Course Transferability
  7. Ready to Start?
  8. BASDH Advising Planner

BASDH Program Application Checklist

  1. Schedule to take the Admissions Test for Dental Hygiene (ATDH) between the testing dates of March 30 through May 31 and September 1 through October 31 each year. This test costs $140.00
  2. Apply to Pierce College. Choose BASDH Degree in your application.
  3. Request a Criminal History Background Check
    1. Request a criminal background check through Castle Branch.
    2. Once you have completed creating an account, in the “Place Order” field enter code: PH45
      The code is specific to the Pierce College BASDH program.
    3. If you have issues with the site, request assistance at the MyCB CastleBranch Help web page.
  4. Follow the process for application to the program through DHCAS. The current fee is $50.
    1. If you have issues with the site, request assistance at the DHCAS Applicant Help Center.