Dental Hygiene Program Application Packet

This web packet replaces the traditional PDF packet experience. Review the sections below carefully, then print and complete the required forms for your application.

Program contact:
Dental Hygiene Program
Blinn College District
Phone: 979-830-4494
Email: dental.hygiene@blinn.edu

Program overview

The Dental Hygiene Program prepares students for careers as licensed dental hygienists. The program combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in dental hygiene.

Please note: Admission to Blinn College does not guarantee admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. Admission to the program is competitive and requires a complete application packet.

Dental Hygiene Program webpage:
www.blinn.edu/dental-hygiene

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet all Blinn College admission requirements and program requirements before being considered for the Dental Hygiene Program.

Admission to Blinn College
Completion of required prerequisite courses
Minimum GPA requirements
Completion of the ATI TEAS entrance examination
Submission of a complete Dental Hygiene application packet

Required prerequisite courses

Applicants must complete prerequisite coursework prior to admission into the Dental Hygiene Program.

BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II
CHEM 1406 – Introductory Chemistry
ENGL 1301 – Composition I
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology

Please refer to the program catalog for the most current course requirements.

Application point system

Applicants are ranked using a point system that may include factors such as:

Grade point average (GPA)
Grades in prerequisite courses
ATI TEAS examination score
Completion of additional recommended coursework

Applicants with the highest point totals may be selected for admission into the program.

ATI TEAS examination

All applicants must complete the ATI TEAS entrance examination as part of the application process.

The test measures readiness for health sciences programs.
Scores must meet the program’s minimum requirements.
Applicants may be limited in the number of attempts allowed.

Health and immunization requirements

Students admitted into the Dental Hygiene Program must comply with Health Sciences clinical requirements prior to participating in clinical experiences.

Immunization records
TB screening
CPR certification
Background check and drug screening

Additional documentation may be required before clinical placement.

Application deadlines

Applications must be submitted by the published deadline each year. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Check with the Dental Hygiene Program office for the most current application deadline.

Steps to apply

Apply for admission to Blinn College.
Complete all required prerequisite coursework.
Take the ATI TEAS examination.
Print and complete the required application forms.
Submit your completed application packet to the program office.

Printable forms

These open as print-friendly pages. Print and complete them by hand.

1. Dental Hygiene Program Application

Applicant information and program selection.

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2. Recommendation Form

Provide this form to your recommender.

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3. Observation Log

Record required dental observation hours.

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4. Community Service Log

Document volunteer or community service hours.

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5. Application Completion Checklist

Please complete and place a check mark by all those items included in this packet.

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Help and contact

If you have questions about the Dental Hygiene application packet, please contact the program office.

Phone: 979-830-4494
Email: dental.hygiene@blinn.edu