Dental Hygiene Degree

5 semester program.

Admission is based on weighted criteria.

Applications Due:

May 15 of each year to apply for the following Fall semester (August) class on the Grand Strand campus.

Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission.

To Apply for the DHG program you must:

1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, which includes paying the $30 application fee, submitting official high school and college transcripts and submitting the “Additional Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit.”( The Affidavit is viewable on the next slide and may be printed from the “Forms” box on the Libguides page.)

2. Complete the 4 prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher and within the departmental required time limits.

3. Have a 2.5 GPA on all prerequisite/core courses completed.

4. Complete 10 hours of observations: 5 in a private dental office and 5 in the HGTC Dental Hygiene Clinic.

5. View the online Department Information Session found on www.libguides.hgtc.edu/healthscience.

6. May not have more than two unsuccessful attempts in your Dental Hygiene prerequisite/core courses.

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Additional Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit

BEFORE PROCEEDING: THIS DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE STUDENT CAN BE ADMITTED TO AN APPLICABLE PROGRAM OF STUDY.

Certain programs of study at Horry-Georgetown Technical College carry additional requirements beyond regular admission and academic requirements before a student may either be placed into the program and/or be placed into a class that occurs in a clinical environment (hospital, office, public clinic, etc.).

Those additional requirements may include satisfactory completion of: Criminal Background Check (CBC), Urine Drug Screening (UDS), and health exam/ physical/ immunization requirements. All costs associated with additional requirements are the sole responsibility of the student and in no way are the responsibility of Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

All students will be required to purchase the correct background check package as noted in the “Student Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunization/Health Information Process” packet. Failure to comply with the additional requirement(s) for your identified program of study, or failure to comply with requirements to complete a CBC, UDS and/or health exam/ physical/ immunization, or failure to complete or provide proof of completion of additional requirements by the stated deadline (varies by program, but usually within 30 days prior to the beginning semester of clinical/field experience), and/or unsatisfactory results on additional requirements (positive drug test, unacceptable criminal background, etc.) WILL make you ineligible for admission for placement or to continue in the program of study and/or clinical class(es) as appropriate.

*Note: Students who have not previously been enrolled in a clinical for more than one semester and/or should your enrollment be interrupted (you miss a semester), new results for background checks, urine drug screening and/or health/immunization will be required. All fees and costs associated with any checks, screenings or immunization are the sole responsibility of the student.

Certification of Understanding

I, , certify that I have read this statement and understand its

implication on my current and future enrollment as a student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, up to and including removal from any appropriate class and/or program(s) of study for failure to comply with outlined additional requirements. In addition I also certify that I will notify the College of any arrests or criminal charges filed against me (the student) subsequent to completing this form; and any situations or incidents that occur after the background check/drug test has been purchased (including taking any illegal drugs). Failure to notify the College may result in dismissal from the program.

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O cea n s of P ossibilitie s

Dental Hygiene CoursesRequired GPA of 2.5 with only C’s or higher accepted

Prerequisite CoursesENG 101* – English Composition CPT 101 -Introduction to Computers (5 yr. time limit)BIO 210 ***– Anatomy and Physiology ICHM 105 or 110 – General, Organic, and Biochemistry or College Chemistry

Core CoursesBIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II (5 yr. time limit) BIO 225 – Microbiology (5 yr. time limit)SPC 205 – Public SpeakingPSY 201 – General PsychologySOC 101 – Introduction to SociologyMAT 101** – Beginning AlgebraHumanities – choose one humanities(ART 101, 105, 108, ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 208, 209,214,224,FRE 201,202,HIS 101,102,201,202, MUS 105, PHI 101, 110, 201, REL 103, SPA 201, 202, THE 101)

*English Progression/dependent on test scores: ENG 032-ENG 100-ENG 101 – ENG 102 **Math Progression/dependent on test scores: MAT 032-MAT 101

***BIO 210 has a prerequisite of BIO 101, BIO 112 or CHM 110 or the required test scores:Compass: Reading – 85, Writing – 78, Algebra – 46SAT: Verbal - 480, Math – 440ACT: Reading -19, English – 19, Math-21

Information Session with the Department Chair

This is an online session which the Dental Hygiene faculty created to tell you about classes, clinicals, fees, jobs, and many things you need to know about working in the field of Dental Hygiene - a great time to have your questions answered.

Information and instructions on completing the required 10 hours of observations – 5 in a private dental office and 5 in the Dental Hygiene clinic on HGTC’s Grand Strand Campus – are included in this Information Session. You will also need to have the Information Packet found in your Libguides forms box available when viewing this information session.

The link to view the online Department Information session is available on your health science Libguides page, http://libguides.hgtc.edu/healthscience

The scoring criteria in the previous slide is used to determine which applicants will be accepted into the Dental Hygiene program. 18 students with the highest number of points are accepted each year.

Every year varies but the last two application periods students with 30 and 32 points or higher were admitted. Obtaining these points does not guarantee acceptance. Acceptance depends on your points vs. the points of the other applicants at that time. Therefore admissible points may change each review period.

Acceptance into the DHG program is limited and competitive. There is no guarantee of acceptance. Your grades are very important. Even though the minimum GPA requirement is 2.50 you should strive for a much higher GPA.

Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!

Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is important!!!

You may increase your points by:Taking 12 or more credit hours (excluding developmental courses) at HGTC.

Applying for and obtaining residency status – go to http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html for a residency application. Obtaining a South Carolina driver’s license and car registration (if the car is in your name) are normally an important part of this process. Read the application and instructions carefully.

Applying with the best grades possible! You can also increase your points by increasing your GPA as you will see in the Academic Rigor section of the point criteria. You can use the calculator on the Libguides page to see how much your GPA will increase by retaking or taking a different course in the same prereq category and receiving a higher grade. Always check with financial aid before retaking any course.

Taking or retaking the Compass test. There is a $30 retest fee but if you meet the scores listed on the application you will receive 3 more points when you apply – well worth the $30! View registration information at www.hgtc.edu/startright and go to www.act.org/compass for study material. Also be sure to visit Wavenet Central for more Compass Prep Resources!

Completing the Expanded Duty Dental Assisting course at HGTC – view the STEPS session for Dental Assisting and speak with a Health Science Advisor to determine if this is a good option for you.

Working in a Dental Office – if you have worked in a Dental office for a full year within the last three years be sure to submit a letter from your employer, on letterhead, explaining your duties and providing the dates of your employment. Your employer’s contact information must be included. The DHG department will determine if you qualify for the Dental Experience points.

These requirements must be completed AFTER being accepted into the program. The college will provide you with the instructions about when to complete these requirements in your notification of initial

acceptance into the program. Please plan ahead to cover the costs of these items. Failure to complete

these requirements within the designated time frame will prohibit your progression into the program.

• Submit $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket expense – not covered by financial aid.

• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $91.00. The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in student being removed from desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine applicant’s eligibility to participate in clinical studies based on their policies. If you complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will have to redo it and pay the $91 again.

• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations. (Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)

• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs $69 and in addition will require the purchase of a book and mask.

EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR ENTERING DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS The following are the major expenses that a student will incur during enrollment in the dental hygiene curriculum. Please keep in mind that these figures are only approximations; additional expenses may be incurred, and due dates for expenditures may occur earlier than semester costs indicate. Students will also be required to purchase items such as gloves, face masks, clinical lab coat, and other minor clinical items necessary for patient treatment. Vendor names may be obtained from the program office. NOTE: Tuition is based on a full time load of 12 credit hours.

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APPROXIMATE COST

NEED PRIOR TO STARTING CLASSES: Complete medical examination (form provided by program) Evidence of negative PPD (TB skin test) or negative chest x-ray CPR Certification (Must be Healthcare Provider and must be kept current throughout

the entire curriculum). Hepatitis Vaccine (Must have all 3 shots by middle of Second Semester) TOTAL COST

$75.00 20.00 40.00 150.00 $285.00

FIRST SEMESTER, FALL FIRST YEAR Tuition (Horry & Georgetown County residents) Books Liability Insurance Student Activity Fee Technology Fee Enrollment Fee Parking Fee Instrument Kit Items for Pre-clinic (gloves, glasses, face masks, clinical lab coat, disinfecting wipes,

etc.) Uniforms and clinic shoes Name tag Student Association Dues TOTAL COST

$1793.00 800.00 5.00 24.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 1300.00 100.00 300.00 20.00 85.00 $4527.00

SECOND SEMESTER, SPRING FIRST YEAR Tuition (Horry & Georgetown County residents) Books Student Fees Magnification Loupes Stethoscope and Blood Pressure Kit Radiology Instrument Kit

1 set of Phosphor Plates 1 set of Rinn XCP Instruments

Items for Clinic (gloves, face masks, disposable gowns, etc.) TOTAL COST

$1793.00 500.00 129.00 800.00 47.00 300.00 200.00 50.00 $3819.00

Will be noted as Student Fees from now on.

THIRD SEMESTER, SUMMER Tuition (Horry & Georgetown County residents) Books Student Fees Items for Clinic (gloves, face masks, disposable gowns, disinfecting

wipes, etc.) TOTAL COST

$1793.00 100.00 129.00 50.00 $2072.00

FOURTH SEMESTER, FALL SECOND YEAR Tuition (Horry & Georgetown County residents) Books Student Fees Ultrasonic Instruments Items for Clinic (gloves, face masks, disposable gowns, disinfecting

wipes, etc.) Student Association Dues National Board Review Course Registration Fee TOTAL COST

$1793.00 500.00 129.00 150.00 50.00 85.00 400.00 $3107.00

FIFTH SEMESTER, SPRING SECOND YEAR Tuition (Horry & Georgetown County residents) Books Student Fees Replacement Instruments for clinical exam (optional) Items for Clinic (gloves, face masks, disposable gowns, disinfecting

wipes, etc.) National Board Review Course

Hotel & Meals for 3 nights (students sharing rooms) Transportation

National Board Licensing Exam Fee Clinical Board Licensing Exam

Registration Fee Facility Usage Fee

South Carolina Dental Hygiene License Fee Dental Hygiene Pin Dental Hygiene Class Picture (optional) TOTAL COST TOTAL COST FOR TWO YEARS

$1793.00 100.00 129.00 200.00 160.00 50.00 300.00 100.00 400.00 950.00 125.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 $4757.00 $18,567.00

Dental Hygiene is a 5 semester Degree beginning each Fall (August)semester on the Grand Strand Campus. Classes and clinicals associated with this program are during the day. Once accepted you will attend year round, including summer. Please plan ahead financially as you may not receive financial aid for the summer.  

Of course, if you have already completed the core courses such as PSY 201, SPC 205, etc. you do not have to retake them in the program.

Clinicals will vary by semester but may require 1-2 days a week. Students may have to travel up to a 50 mile radius to fulfill clinical requirements so transportation and gas money must be available. 

Thank you for completing the Power Point STEPS session.

Please view the checklist underneath the STEPS session on the Libguides page and submit it to receive credit for the required session.

You will need your H number (Student ID number) to submit the checklist.