Dear Prospective Student
Thank you for your interest in the Temple College Dental Hygiene Program. We are pleased that you are considering
Temple College, and we invite you to visit our campus.
The Dental Hygiene Program at Temple College is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation,
American Dental Association. The Dental Hygiene Program commences in the summer semester each year and takes
approximately two years of full time study to complete. The program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree
in Dental Hygiene. Enrollment is limited to twelve (12) incoming students each year, and admission is competitive.
Applications for admission in the Summer 2014 are currently being accepted. Note that even if you applied in the
past, you will need to submit a new application to be considered for the class beginning in the Summer of 2014.
Many of your questions regarding our program can be answered by reading the enclosed material. Introductory
information sessions will be conducted for prospective applicants at 4 p.m. on the second Monday in the months of
January, February, March (the March session will take place the first Monday of the month if the second Monday falls
during Spring Break), April, June, July, September, October and November. Sessions take place in the Health Sciences
Center, Located on the East Campus of Temple College. It is required that you attend one information session
before applying to our program. You will receive the actual application for admission at the information session.
Plan to spend about one hour at the information session. No appointment is necessary. We strongly urge you to
attend an information session early in your preparation. Our program admission criteria are specific and require
sequential planning. You should contact Mrs. Laws to check the progress of your application no later than
November 15th at the numbers below.
Please feel free to call us for any additional information at (254) 298-8678 (1-800-460-4636, ext: 8678). We are
happy to assist you in preparing your application.
Sincerely,
Diane Ring, R.D.H., M.H.S.M.
Director, Dental Hygiene
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Enclosures
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Temple College
Dental Hygiene Program
Health Sciences Building
2600 South 1st Street
Temple, TX 76504-7435
254-298-8678
Admission to Temple College does not imply or guarantee admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. The Dental
Hygiene Program uses a selective admission process. Students are selected by a Dental Hygiene Admissions
Committee that considers criteria such as Accuplacer scores, pre-entrance departmental aptitude test, overall college
grade point average, prerequisite science GPA, and interview.
The number of students admitted each year is limited because of classroom, laboratory and clinic space, regulating
agency requirements, and student-teacher ratios.
The admission process is competitive and uses criteria indicative of probable success in the program. A point system
is used for selection. The admission committee ranks students according to points received in the program
admission criteria.
The deadline for applications each year is February 15TH.
All prerequisite coursework MUST be completed by the deadline.
PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Graduated from high school or passed the GED.
2. Be eligible for readmission to college(s) previously attended.
3. Be eligible for readmission to health science program(s) previously attended, if applicable.
4. Attend a pre-application Dental Hygiene Program information session.
5. Submit an admissions application and be admitted to Temple College.
6. Submit all official college transcripts, including satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses and
mathematics competency demonstration to Temple College Director of Admissions and the Dental
Hygiene Program Director.
7. Pass all three sections of the Accuplacer. Scores must be official and submitted to the department in a
stamped and sealed envelope.
8. Pass the pre-entrance departmental aptitude test, the Health Occupations Basic Admissions Test V
(HOBET V). Scores must be official and submitted to the department in a stamped and sealed envelope.
9. Submit an admissions application to the Dental Hygiene Program.
10. Submit a Temple College Dental Hygiene Program Observation Form. Verification of sixteen hours of
observation in two different dental practice facilities if the applicant has never been employed in a dental
practice. For those applicants that have been employed in a dental practice, the employer must verify
employment.
Your application will not be processed if any of the stated Program Admission Criteria are missing or incomplete.
Please feel free to contact the Dental Hygiene Program office at 254-298-8678 for additional information. For
information about residential living, contact the University Courtyard Apartments, 877-754-3555, and for
information about financial aid, contact the Financial Aid office at 254-298-8321.
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INFORMATION SESSION – MANDATORY
An introductory information session will be conducted for prospective applicants at 4:00 PM on the second Monday
in the months of January, February, **March, April, June, July, September , October and November of each year in
the Health Sciences Center, East Campus, Temple College. These sessions will help answer any questions applicants
may have about the program and the admissions process. Plan to spend approximately one hour at the information
sessions. No appointment or reservation is necessary.
Applicants will receive an application at the information session.
**When the second Monday in March occurs during Spring Break, the Information Session will be conducted on the
First Monday.
ACCUPLACER
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for all three sections of the Accuplacer – reading (73), writing
(5/80) and mathematics (63) to be considered for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. All scores will be
factored into the applicant’s composite score. All scores must come to the department in a sealed and stamped
envelope.
Applicants must take a pre-entrance departmental aptitude test, the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test V
(HOBET V). The score on the HOBET V will be factored in the applicant’s composite score. Information about HOBET
V is provided at the information session. All scores must come to the department in a sealed and stamped
envelope.
TEMPLE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION
Applicants must file a Temple College Admissions Application with the Admissions & Records Office. The application
must be complete and contain the applicant’s current mailing address. Refer to Temple College Catalog for more
information. Prospective students will receive an application at the information session.
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS APPLICATION
Applicants must file a Temple College Dental Hygiene Admissions Application with the Dental Hygiene Program
Director. The application must be complete and contain the applicant’s current mailing address.
OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Applicants must order official transcript to be sent to the Temple College Admission & Records office AND the
Dental Hygiene Program Director. Transcripts from all colleges/universities, or other educational institutions should
be included.
Official transcripts must include the satisfactory completion of Dental Hygiene Program prerequisite courses.
Applicants must have a minimum grade of “C” or better in each course. A minimum cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.5 is required for admission. Applicants must demonstrate competency in fundamental mathematical
skills by a placement test score of a minimum performance level in elementary algebra (Accuplacer).
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All science courses must have been taken within the past five years.
All prerequisite courses must be completed PRIOR to the application deadline.
Your application will not be processed if any of the stated Program Admission Criteria are missing or incomplete.
TESTING
The Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, requires all students admitted to a dental
hygiene program take and pass a standardized test, even if you are TSI-exempt. The Dental hygiene Program DOES
NOT ACCEPT high school exit examination scores, Compass, Asset, “B or better” developmental courses, prior
military service or existing degree exemptions. Scores must come from the institution where the assessment was
taken.
Tests that are required for application to the program are:

Accuplacer - This test may be taken at the Temple College Testing Center or other recognized
institution. Applicants must pass all three sections of this test to be considered for the program. The
cost of the test is $25.00 Results must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the testing center
stamp on the seal.

Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET V) – The HOBET V is available at the Temple College
Testing Center of other recognized institution. The test is available on a walk-in basis from 8AM to
3PM Monday through Thursday. For Friday appointments, call the Testing Center at (254) 298-8586.
The applicant must achieve a composite score of at least 60 to qualify for the Dental hygiene
Program. Students are allowed to retest one additional time during each application period if they
do not achieve the minimal score on their first attempt. The cost of the test is $40.00 Study guides
are available for the HOBET V at the Temple College Bookstore, located in the Arnold Student Center.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Grades are extremely important in the calculation of your total points. You must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5
and a “C” or better in each prerequisite course. In addition, your prerequisite science GPA will be calculated and
added as a separate score.
Prerequisite courses required prior to applying to the program:
BIOL 2401
BIOL 2421
CHEM 1405
BIOL 2402
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Microbiology
Introduction to College Chemistry
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4 semester hours
4 semester hours
4 semester hours
4 semester hours
Additional points will be given for completed general academic requirements.
Applications received by the Dental Hygiene Program are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Incomplete
applications will not be considered for admission to the program.
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INTERVIEW
The top applicants will be asked to interview with the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee. The purpose of the
interview is to determine which applicants will be offered positions in the incoming class and which will be placed on
the alternate list. An interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Each interview will be scheduled
for 20 minutes. The interview will include a writing component and manual dexterity component. The interview
score will be added to the applicant’s preliminary score.
The 12 applicants with the highest composite scores will be offered positions in the incoming class; the next eight will
be placed on the alternate list. All applicants will be notified of their status by March 15th .
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Applicants must:
1. Provide evidence of pre-entry physical and visual acuity examination to include proof of required
immunizations. The Dental Hygiene Program has certain minimum physical and health requirements
which every successful applicant must meet.
2. Complete an online certified background check through the department.
ALTERNATE STATUS
Alternate status is awarded to some applicants who meet all requirements but do not rank in the top 12. In the
event of a vacancy, the alternates will be notified according to their ranking on the alternate list.
REAPPLICATION
If you are not selected for the Dental Hygiene Program, you may re-apply to the Program. You will not be required to
repeat the information sessions or observation requirement; however, you will need to submit a new application and
updated transcripts. All prerequisite courses must be taken within five years of the application deadline.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for applying to the Temple College Dental Hygiene Program is February15th of each year. By March 15st
the Program Director will send a notice of acceptance, alternate status, or rejection to each applicant who has
submitted all necessary Program Admission Criteria. Accepted applicants will have until March 5th to notify the
Program Director in writing of the applicant’s intention.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Students must complete a criminal background check prior to entry into the program. Students with any infractions
that would prohibit state licensure will not be accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. The cost of the
background check is approximately $40.00
CLINIC INSTRUMENT FEE
Students accepted into the Dental Hygiene program will be required to make a $500.00 deposit when entering the
program in the summer session toward their first dental instruments.
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COMPLIANCE WITH BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN STANDARDS
AND OTHER REGULATORY POLICIES
Temple College Dental Hygiene Program complies with all institutional, local, state and federal regulations involving
blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases, ionizing radiation, and hazardous materials. Students in the Dental
Hygiene Program will follow all CDC, OSHA, and other infectious disease policies to protect themselves and their
patients from occupational exposures to these potential hazards. The applicant should be aware that the profession
of Dental Hygiene is classified as an OSHA Category I risk level for blood borne pathogens.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities for the registered Dental hygienist are subject to current economic and
population conditions. Graduates are not guaranteed employment following graduation. To date, all Temple College
graduates have found employment opportunities available, although not necessarily full time employment.
It is the policy of Temple College that all persons shall receive equal opportunities in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its programs and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, handicap,
disability, gender, age, or national origin. The Dental Hygiene Program is obligated to maintain the highest
standards of care and professionalism that are consistent with the public’s expectations of the health professions
with regard to protection of the privacy and confidentiality of students, patients, faculty and staff.
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TEMPLE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE
Contact
Hours
96
96
96
96
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384
Semester
Credit
Hours
4
4
4
4
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16
96
3
0
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128
_2_
5
6
4
0
1
_0_
11
0
0
0
0
_0_
0
128
96
32
32
_48_
336
4
3
2
1
_3_
13
Total Hours
2
0
2
2
_3_
10
1
0
0
0
_0_
1
0
12
0
0
_0_
12
64
192
32
32
_48_
368
3
2
2
2
_3_
12
Total Hours
2
_1_
3
0
_4_
4
0
_0_
0
32
_80_
112
2
_2_
4
0
3
2
3
3
0
1
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
256
64
32
48
48
3
3
2
3
3
3
0
0
Total Hours
_3_
11
_0_
1
_0_
16
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448
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14
Total Hours
0
1
1
_3_
5
0
0
4
_0_
4
12
0
0
_0_
12
192
16
80
_48_
336
624
1568
2192
2
1
2
_3_
8
31
41
72
PREREQUISITES
CHEM
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
MATH
1405
2421
2401
2402
Lecture
Hours
3
3
3
3
___
12
Lab
Hours
1
3
3
3
___
12
2
4
Total Hours
_2_
4
0
4
Total Hours
2
2
2
1
_3_
10
Introductory Chemistry
Microbiology
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Competency Demonstration
Total Hours
SUMMER SEMESTER (12 weeks)
DHYG
1301
Orofacial Anatomy, Histology &
Embryology
DHYG
1227
Preventive Dental Care
FALL SEMESTER
DHYG
1431
DHYG
1304
DHYG
2201
DHYG
1103
ENGL
1301
SPRING SEMESTER
DHYG
1311
DHYG
1260
DHYG
1207
DHYG
2231
PSYC
2301
Preclinical Dental Hygiene
Dental Radiology
Contemporary Dental Hygiene Care I
Preventive Dental Hygienist Care
Composition I
Periodontology
Clinical – Dental Hygienist I
General & Dental Nutrition
Contemporary Dental Hygiene Care II
General Psychology
SUMMER SEMESTER (12 weeks)
DHYG
1235
Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
DHYG
1219
Dental Materials ( 8 week course)
FALL SEMESTER
DHYG
2361
Clinical – Dental Hygienist II
DHYG
1315
Community Dentistry
DHYG
1239
General & Oral Pathology
SOCI
1301
Introduction to Sociology
ENGL
2311
Technical/Business Writing
Or
ENLG
1302
Composition II
And
SPCH
1311, 1315, 1318 or 1321
SPRING SEMESTER
DHYG
2262
DHYG
2153
DHYG
1291
Elective
Clinical – Dental Hygienist III
Dental Hygiene Practice
Special Topics in Dental Hygiene
Fine Arts/Humanities
Academic
Dental Hygiene
TOTAL
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Clinic
Hours
ESTIMATED COST OF DENTAL HYGIENE EDUCATION
Does Not include Room & Board
All Cost Are Approximate
All Cost Are
In District
Out of District
Out of State
$300
$300
$300
CPR Certification
50
50
50
Tuition, fees, etc.
3,840
5,820
8,220
830
830
830
1,600
1,600
1,600
Uniforms (3 uniforms with lab jackets)
200
200
200
Membership In Student Association
65
65
65
Student Conference/activities
200
200
200
$7,085
$9,065
$11,465
$3,328
$5,044
$7,124
Textbooks**
575
575
575
Visual Exam
75
75
75
CPR Certification
50
50
50
Instrument kits/supplies
350
350
350
Uniforms (2 uniforms with lab jackets)
150
150
150
Annual Membership in Student Association
65
65
65
Student Conference/activities
200
200
200
Review for National Boards
400
400
400
$5,193
$6,909
$8,989
First Year*
Pre-entry physical/visual exam & vaccinations
Textbooks**
Instrument kits/supplies
First Year Total
Second Year
Tuition, fees, etc
Second Year Total
TWO-YEAR TOTAL
$12,278
$15,974
$20,454
*First Year does not include the cost of prerequisite courses.
**Dental Hygiene textbooks only; does not include the cost of general academic textbooks
-There is no graduation fee if sophomores make application on time. The late graduation fee is $30. Professional
pins cost about $30 and are at students’ expense; precious metals are available at a higher cost.
-The National Board Examination is taken during the Spring semester of the sophomore year and cost about $360.
--The Western Regional Board Examination is taken after graduation, but students must have their paid application
filed during the school year. The fee for the Western Regional Board is approximately $1,100.
--The Texas Jurisprudence Examination packet costs approximately $60.
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!!!NOTICE!!!
If you are taking prerequisites at
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Course numbers for Anatomy and Physiology at ACC do not match the Texas
Common Numbering System. The Temple College Dental hygiene Program
requires all applicants to take Anatomy and Physiology on a science major/premed track.
Students at Austin Community College must take
BIOL 2304 (Lecture) and BIOL 2101(Lab) (Anatomy) to satisfy the Temple
College Anatomy & Physiology I pre-requisite
AND
BIOL 2305 (Lecture) and BIOL 2102 (Lab) (Physiology) to satisfy the Anatomy &
Physiology II co-requisite for the Temple College Dental Hygiene Program
Introductory level A&P classes are not accepted by the Temple College Dental
Hygiene Program
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