Program Information

Admissions Criteria

Admissions criteria and prerequisite courses are subject to change without notice. All waivers must be submitted to the MCC Office of Admissions.

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  Red Mountain

  7110 East McKellips Road
  Mesa, AZ 85207
  480-461-6300

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Program Information

What Is Required To Submit My Dental Hygiene Application?

• Grades for all prerequisites must be posted on transcript before applying.
  • Min. 3.5 GPA in science classes
  • Min. 3.25 GPA in general education classes
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Non IVP)
• Students will need to take a BLS Healthcare CPR course approved by the American Heart Institute prior to starting the program.
• Possess a High School diploma or GED

When Can I Submit My Application?

• Once all program prerequisites have been completed
• Applications are accepted year-round at Mesa Community College, Red Mountain campus

The Wait List

• Approximately a two to three year wait
• Students may apply for all three Maricopa Community College District Dental Hygiene Programs with one application (students select order of preference)

What Is The Program Like?

• The program consists of four traditional semesters, with one online class in the summer, between the traditional semesters
• Each semester requires a combination of lectures (RM campus) and clinical experiences (A.T. Still University)

What Happens After I Complete the Program?

• You will graduate with your A.A.S.- Associate in Applied Science degree
• You will be eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) and Western Regional Examining Board (WREB)

Prerequisite Coursework

GENERAL EDUCATION: Minimum GPA 3.25

• ENG101 or 107 First-Year Composition 3 credits
• ENG102 or 108 First-Year Composition 3 credits
• COM (100, 110, 225, 230) Communication 3 credits
• HU (Refer to the MCC catalog for approved list of Humanities and Fine Arts courses or see Dental Hygiene advisor for options) 3 credits
• Any PSY+++ meeting the Social Behavioral (SB) designation (see dental hygiene advisor for options) 3 credits
• Any SOC+++ meeting the Social Behavioral (SB) designation (see dental hygiene advisor for options) 3 credits
• MAT140 Mathematical concepts and Applications or higher level (see Dental Hygiene advisor for options) 3 credits
• CRE101 Critical & Evaluative Reading I or Equivalent by assessment 3 credits

BASIC SCIENCES: Minimum GPA 3.5 (Basic Science courses must have been completed within the last 5 years or as determined by the Program Director)

• BIO 201& 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology 8 credits
• BIO 205 Microbiology 4 credits
• *CHM 130+ 130LL Fundamental Chemistry 4 credits

Coursework for the AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum)

Prerequisite coursework for university transfer, including the NAU Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene degree.

• Students may apply for all three Maricopa Community College District Dental Hygiene Programs with one application (students select order of preference)

What Is The Program Like?

• The program consists of four traditional semesters, with one online class in the summer, between the traditional semesters
• Each semester requires a combination of lectures (RM campus) and clinical experiences (A.T. Still University)

What Happens After I Complete the Program?

• You will graduate with your A.A.S.- Associate in Applied Science degree
• You will be eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) and Western Regional Examining Board (WREB)

Apply to the Program

For complete admission information contact an Academic Advisor . You can schedule your appointment here: https://www.mesacc.edu/academic-advisement

Applications are available on the MCCCD Dental Hygiene Program page and may be submitted year round. APPLY NOW

1. Submit the completed Dental Hygiene Application.
2. Must have current Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card (Non IVP)
3. All program prerequisites must be completed prior to submitting application.

The above information is subject to change without notice. It is in the applicant's best interest to contact an Academic Advisor for the current information regarding admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.

Estimated Program Costs

Listed below are the estimated expenses related to the Dental Hygiene Program.

For Your Information

1. 20 full time students will be admitted each Fall semester into MCC's 4 semester program. Summer and winter breaks are taken.
2. The learning process in Dental Hygiene requires that each student be a patient for another student in the Program.
3. Students are responsible for the recruitment of patients for their clinical experiences.
4. Students must achieve at minimum of 75% in each course in the Dental Hygiene curriculum in order to continue in the Program.
5. Completion of the Program does not guarantee licensure as a dental hygienist.
6. The practice of Dental Hygiene requires the repetitive use of the arm and wrist as well as long hours of sitting.
7. Information on blood borne and infectious disease policies is available from the Program Director upon request.
8. Formal acceptance and continuation in the Dental Hygiene Program is contingent upon:
   • Valid CPR Healthcare Provider certification (HCC 109-CPR for Healthcare Provider is available as a .5 credit through Maricopa County Community Colleges)
   • Continuous Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card validation
   • Physical examination with no evidence of physical or psychiatric conditions which could be hazardous to the safety of self or others
   • Up-to-date immunization records, including Hepatitis B vaccination
   • Supplemental Background Check
9. For information regarding Mesa Community College's policies on academic integrity, withdrawal, and refund information, please consult the MCC College Catalog