Professional Dental Hygiene Program Admission

All prospective and transfer students are required to set up an advising session once declaring interest in the Detroit Mercy Professional Dental Hygiene Program.  Please contact the advisor at the email address below.  The advisor will discuss academic requirements to apply and other requirements such as immunizations and testing related to infectious diseases, fulfillment of pre-requisite transfer courses when applicable, and answer any questions.  

 

Mira Haas, B.S.D.H.

Associate Director, Dental Hygiene Admissions
313-494-6628
abuamsmi@udmercy.edu


Application Process

To successfully submit an application to the Dental Hygiene Program, follow the instructions provided below:

  • Applications will be accepted through the DHCAS website starting late October 2024.  Please visit the DHCAS website for exact dates.

Requirements 

  • Applicants must have a minimum overall and science GPA of 3.00

  • Applicants must score a minimum of 75% on the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) exam

    • applicants will be sent a link after the advising session with the Associate Director

  • Applicants must complete a minimum of 24 hours of shadowing with a (non-relative) dental hygienist currently practicing in the U.S. or Canada

  • Applicants must complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service
  • Applicants must secure 2 letters of recommendation
    • 1 from a science professor with whom you have taken a class and you have earned a grade
    • 1 from a hygienist whom you have shadowed (letters from dentists will also be accepted)

  • Applications must be completed and verified by DHCAS by March 1.  Please note, verification process may take a few weeks.  Please contact DHCAS directly for expected wait times or submit well in advance of our deadline

Selection Process

  • Applicants who meet the above criteria will be reviewed and individuals selected to be interviewed will be informed by email

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