Apply for clinicals -The following criteria will be updated during Summer 2024. Please review this page in Sept. 1, 2024 or later for updated Fall 2025 Admission Criteria.

Fall 2024 clinical applications are now closed. Results will be sent via HAWKMail on or around May 1, 2024.  Download the 2023-2024 Admission Criteria, Point System and Essential Requirements (pdf) to view the application rubric as well as the necessary skills to complete Dental Hygiene at HACC.

1. Apply to HACC and meet with a Dental Hygiene or Health Careers advisor before applications begin.
   • Admission to HACC does not guarantee admission to the clinical program. Work closely with your advisor to prepare to apply to the clinical/core component.
2. Take the TEAS test in-person and achieve a minimum score of 72. Fall 2023 only Version 7/June 2022 Version tests will be accepted.)
   • Learn more about the TEAS test here. Includes link to the ATI website to register, remote proctoring, contact information, study groups and TEAS information sessions.
     • Three attempts in an application cycle will be permitted. In-person scores are acceptable for three years. Remote scores will not be considered.
     • Highest score at the time of application will be evaluated.
     • TEAS must be complete and results submitted to HACC no later than 7 days prior to the close of applications.
3. Attend a 60-minute Mandatory Information Session within the same academic year of your application. (2025 applicants must attend a 2024-2025 information session.)
   • • Please email DentalHygiene@hacc.edu with your name, HACC ID, and email address to be added to a waitlist for 2024-25.
     • The Information Session will discuss points criteria, the expected course load in the program, and a tour of our Dental Treatment Facilities.
4. Shadow a Dental Hygienist and verify with the Dental Hygienist Shadowing Form (pdf) or verify 300 hours of employment as a Clinical Dental Assistant with the Verification of Clinical Dental Assisting Hours Form (pdf). Completed forms must be sent to DentalHygiene@hacc.edu prior to application. Applications with missing forms will not be considered.
5. Send High Transcripts, Prior College Transcripts, and/or Technical School transcripts to HACC.
   • Download High School Graduation Verification Information (pdf)
     • Prior college and technical school transcripts must be sent to record@hacc.edu
6. Prepare for Pre-Clinical Courses (BIOL 121, BIOL 221, ENGL 101, and MATH 055/091 placement testing or higher)
   • For assistance, please visit your Academic Advisor. Pre-clinical courses must be scheduled for completion Fall 2025 or earlier, and may be used for up to 7 years prior application. Courses taken 2018 or earlier will not be considered. Courses must be completed with a grade ‘C’ or higher.

Additional Points for Application

• You may register for Introduction to Dentistry here
  • Introduction to Dentistry course information (pdf)
• You may send supplemental certifications and documents to DentalHygiene@hacc.edu. Documents not listed on the Admission Criteria will not be considered—including diplomas, non-DANB certificates, or information that is to be sent to HACC upon registration (such as high school transcripts.)
• Download the Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
• Download immunization requirements for the dental hygiene program