1 Dentistry ouhsc edu 2 Kevin L

1 Dentistry. ouhsc. edu

2 Kevin L. Haney, DDS, MS Assistant Dean of Student Affairs University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 509 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 -1214 (405)271 -3530 Dentistry. ouhsc. edu

3 Tammie Vargo, R. D. H. , B. S. D. H. , M. Ed. Associate Professor and Chair Department of Dental Hygiene University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 509 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 -1214 (405)271 -6326 Dentistry. ouhsc. edu

DEMAND FOR DENTISTRY IS HIGH! People keeping teeth longer High demand for esthetic dentistry Advancements in dental technology! National emphasis on access to care Awareness of relationship between oral health and general health Greater number of dentists retiring (2015)

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

State of Oklahoma DDS Programs (1): University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry DH Programs (3): University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Rose State College Tulsa Community College

APPICATION CYCLE – D. D. S. Cycle Opens: June 2 Application Deadline: October 1 Interviews: Sept – Nov Final Selections: December College students typically apply at the end of their junior year

APPLICATION CHECKLIST 1. Application (ADEA. org) 2. Dental Admission Test (DAT) 3. Recommendations Pre-dental Advisory Committee (two science professors if no committee) Dentist 4. Supplemental Application (OU) Sent directly to OU College of Dentistry

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Observation/Experience Self-reported on application 100 hours (minimum) Dental practice, clinic or dental lab Experience is ideal 2. International Students TOEFL required 88 minimum ASP 94 minimum Coursework evaluated by World Education Services (WES)

PRE-DENTAL REQUIREMENTS PREREQUISITES COURSE English SEMESTER HOURS 6 Psychology 3 Biology with Lab 16 * General Chemistry with Lab 8 Organic Chemistry with Lab 8 Physics with Lab 8 Biochemistry 3

ADMISSION BY THE NUMBERS Total Applications 706 - Non-Residents 598 - OK Residents 108 Total Interviews - Non-Residents - OK Residents 163 74 89 • Total Admitted - Non-Residents - OK Residents 2015 Ente ring Clas s 56 15 41 Avg GPA 3. 5

What Does it Cost? First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Tuition, resident Tuition, nonresident 20, 317 48, 225 Fees 6, 233 6, 676 6, 359 6, 144 Instruments, books & supplies, computer 15, 996 12, 097 2, 557 4, 002 Estimated living expenses 27, 901 Total, resident 71, 031 66, 991 57, 134 58, 364 Total, nonresident 98, 939 94, 899 85, 042 86, 272 2014 -15 SCHOOL YEAR Costs are subject to change without notice Figures )except tuition) are an approximate breakdown of education expenses

2015 ENTERING CLASS Ave GPA – 3. 54 Female 22 : Male 34 Ave Sci GPA – 3. 45 Ethnicity: Ave DAT – 20. 11 41 Residents 15 Non-residents AR 1 FL 1 IL 1 OR 1 TX 3 UT 2 WA 3 Asian/Pacific Islander - 14 American Indian - 3 Black or African American - 2 Hispanic or Latino – 1 White - 35 International - 1 Re-Applicants - 20 Average Age - 24

Entry Requirements Dental Hygiene (RDH)

Requirements • 2 + 2 Program • Minimum 60 hours, including prerequisite courses • Minimum GPA 2. 5 (on 4. 0 scale) • ACT or SAT

Requirements, cont. • OUHSC application/fees (online) • 40 hours observation (form online) • Career statement (form online) • 2 letters of recommendation • Transcripts • High School, College

Requirements, cont. • Foundational Courses • Must be completed by May prior to August start of school • ALL prerequisite courses must be completed prior to entering the program

Foundational Courses v. Human Physiology v. Human Anatomy v. Introduction to Microbiology (with Lab) v. Introduction to Nutrition v. Understanding Statistics v. Principles of English Comp II v. Elements of Psychology v. General Chemistry (with Lab)

Timeline • Application deadline - January 15 • Send items to HSC Admissions and Records • Online application/fees • Official Transcripts (including HS) • ACT/SAT scores • Send items to Dental Hygiene Department • 2 letters of recommendation • 40 hour shadowing form • Statement of career goals • Accepted applicants are notified by letter no later than mid-April

Selecting Sites for Application Can apply to one or more sites: • • Oklahoma City Bartlesville Ardmore Weatherford Bartlesville Weatherford Ardmore

Selection is Competitive • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2. 5 • Admission is based on: • • • Averaged Foundational GPA Last 60 hours GPA ACT/SAT scores Coursework completed status Interview score Writing sample scores

Qualities for Success • Academics • Service-oriented • Manual dexterity • Organizational skills • Good communication skills

Admission Score • Academic Score • Top 72 academic applicants granted an interview • Interview Score • Knowledge of Profession, Life Experience, Service, Communication Skills, Professionalism • Writing Score • Grammar, spelling, logic, articulation, depth

2016 Admissions Statistics Total Number of Applicants 122 Number Accepted Average Cumulative GPA 46 3. 29 Average Number of Hours Average ACT Score Average Age 93 22 23

OUCOD Website Information Dental Hygiene Program http: //dentistry. ouhsc. edu/Prospective. Students/Programs. Offered/Dental Hygiene. Program/Baccalaureate. Program. aspx Doctor of Dental Surgery Program http: //dentistry. ouhsc. edu/Prospective. Students/Programs. Offered/Gener al. Dentistry. DDS. aspx

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