Message from the Dental Hygiene Chair

Dear Prospective Student,

Thank you for your interest in our dental hygiene program. To assist you in preparing for a career in dental hygiene, we have available a curriculum sequence, degree checklist, and estimate of expenses.

The dental hygiene application process includes a dental hygiene program application, application to WSU if you are not a WSU student, having official transcripts sent to the WSU Dental Hygiene Department, and observation of a dental hygienist in a dental office. For your application to be considered, a minimum GPA of 2.75 and C or better in prerequisite courses is required. Chemistry, Physiology and Nutrition courses taken more than 10 years ago must be repeated. Pharmacology taken over 5 years ago must be repeated. Meeting the minimum requirements of 2.75 and C in prerequisite courses is no guarantee of admission to the program.

Academic advising is available from Student Services. Please contact Toni Neff, Alice Henry or Lori Evans at 316/978-3304 for appointments. The department offers "Information Sessions" on a periodic basis for prospective students. Please see the announcement regarding the dates of the next "Information Session". Attendance at one session is highly recommended. Please contact the Dental Hygiene Department for a reservation, 316/978-3614.

There is an application fee that must be paid before an application can be sent to you. Applications for the Fall 2009 entering class will be available September 1, 2008.

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Denise C. Maseman, RDH, MS
Department Chairperson