Apply for clinicals -The following criteria was updated June 20, 2024.

Download the 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. Only Version 7 test results will be accepted. Minimum TEAS required to apply does not guarantee clinical admission.  
3. Learn more about the TEAS test here Includes link to the ATI website to register, information, study groups, and TEAS information sessions.
   • Three attempts in an application cycle will be permitted. Application cycle is defined as the close of the prior year's applications (April 15, 2024) to the application deadline.
   • In-person scores are acceptable for three years. Remote scores from prior years will not be considered.
   • Highest score at the time of application will be evaluated.
   • All TEAS testing must be completed in-person on a HACC campus.
4. Attend a 60-minute Mandatory Information Session within the same academic year of your application. (2025 applicants must attend a 2024-2025 information session.)  USE THIS LINK TO VIEW DATES AND REGISTER FOR A 2024-2025 INFORMATION SESSION -  https://www.cognitoforms.com/HACC91/RSVPForAMandatoryInformationSessionDentalHygiene
5. 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.
6. Send High School Transcripts, Prior College Transcripts, and/or Technical School transcripts to HACC.
   • Download High School Graduation Verification Information (pdf)
7. Prior college and technical school transcripts must be sent to record@hacc.edu 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.)