FAQs

1. Prerequisite courses may NOT be taken on a pass/fail option.
    
2. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better. Courses graded on a pass/fail option will not be considered.
    
3. Required courses may be repeated only one time, with the most recent grade used in the prerequisite GPA calculation.  This requirement applies to all courses taken at all colleges and universities.
    
4. Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English and psychology are acceptable, if AP scores are 4.0 or higher. No other AP courses will be accepted.
    
5. Developmental courses will not be calculated in a candidate’s grade-point average (GPA), i.e., MA 109, ENG W130, or ENG R150.
    
6. Transfer courses accepted by IPFW as “undistributed” must be evaluated by the applicable department (i.e. chemistry or biology) before they are accepted as prerequisite courses.
    
7. All prerequisite courses must be completed by June 1st for fall admission into the program.  No exceptions will be given for completion of summer courses.  Applicants are ranked and accepted each year based on their prerequisite GPA.
    
8. A minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.3/4.0 is required for all applicants.  However, because admission into the program is competitive, completion of all required courses with a prerequisite GPA of 3.6 or higher is strongly recommended.
    
9. Credits in human anatomy and physiology and chemistry must be completed within five years of admission to the professional program. Credits in English composition, speech, psychology, and sociology will be accepted for 10 years. Outdated courses must be retaken.
   
   
10. The dental hygiene student is responsible for finding and scheduling all the patients needed to meet the minimum requirements for graduation, as well as finding a board patient for the NERB clinical examination.

National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
http://www.ada.org/110.aspx

North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc.
http://www.nerb.org
The dental hygiene student is responsible for finding and scheduling all the patients needed to meet the minimum requirements for graduation, as well as finding a board patient for the NERB clinical examination.

Dental Hygiene Licensure by Examination
http://www.in.gov/pla/2400.htm

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
http://www.in.gov/pla/license.htm

Indiana Medical Radiology Services Program
http://www.in.gov/isdh/23279.htm

Job placement for dental hygiene graduates is available through the dental and dental hygiene organizations listed below:

Business Administrator
A dynamic, non-affiliated Fort Wayne based oral and maxillofacial surgery group is seeking applicants for the position of Business Administrator. This well established growing practice is seeking a highly motivated individual whose background will easily integrate into the position. The successful candidate will join one of the largest groups in the state with nationally known practitioners. The practice is searching for that special individual to assume the responsibilities upon the retirement of its long term incumbent.
The position requires a significant background in human resources, office management and basic accounting skills. The position also requires the management of confidential financial and personal information as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in the dental/medical field, as well as certificates and/or degrees in the core fields above are preferred.
The practice offers health, dental and 401K benefits, along with other incentives that would be individualized. The practice wage policy is to be a leader in its industry therefore attracting and retaining the best candidates.
The Partners look forward to meeting qualified candidates who should forward their resumes to ergoresmgmt@kconline.com or mail to: Ergo Resource Management 801 North Huntington Street, Suite 7, Syracuse, IN 46567.
Posted 4-25-2013

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We need Dental Hygienist’s subs for two maternity leaves.  We need 1 for Tuesday, 1 on Wednesday and 2 on Thursday’s.  The dates would start on April 9th thru June 3rd.
Contact LeeAnn Hughes at:
Dr. James D. Hughes
320 W. Northpoint Ave.
Huntington, IN  46750
260-356-7520
Cell 260-224-1391
Posted 4-23-2013

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Here at Your Home Family Dentistry we specialize in educating the
patient first and foremost. By offering the latest technology such as
Cerec AC one-visit crowns and "The Wand" for painless injections, we are
able to make every patient our priority and treat them with the care and
compassion they deserve.
We currently have a position for a full-time Licensed Hygienist
available in our office. This position REQUIRES a local anesthesia
permit. If you or anyone that you know would be interested in this
position, please apply in person at 9417 St. Joe Center Road or give us
a call at (260)486-4800.

You can find out more about our office at www.bunnerdentistry.com or
"Thomas Bunner, DDS" on Facebook.
Posted 4-23-2013

Isaac Knapp District Dental Society

Ph:  260.459.9441
Fax: 260.459.9442
ikdds@fwi.com

Indiana Dental Hygienists’ Association

Ph:  317.916.1253
Fax: 317.916.1252
www.indiana-hygienists.org

Indiana Dental Association

Ph: 800.562.5646
Fax: 317.634.612
www.indental.org

DentalJobs.Net

A national job search company website: www.dentaljobs.net

Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc.

A dental employment placement company for NE Illinois
http://www.daps-inc.com/jobs/hygienists.html

International employment opportunities can be investigated by visiting the American Dental Hygienists’ Association website at www.adha.org.

Program Schedules

Available on this website under Dental Hygiene Curriculum section. Click on class schedules.

Program Costs

Available on this website under Dental Hygiene Curriculum. Click on Program Costs