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Dentistry Admissions at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Apply for admission to the Dentistry program at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. High demand for dentistry, advancements in dental technology, and national emphasis on access to care. Requirements, application checklist, and admission statistics provided.

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Dentistry Admissions at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

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  1. Dentistry.ouhsc.edu

  2. Kevin L. Haney, DDS, MSAssistant Dean of Student Affairs University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 509 Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1214 (405)271-3530 Dentistry.ouhsc.edu

  3. Tammie Vargo, R.D.H., B.S.D.H., M.Ed.Associate Professor and Chair Department of Dental Hygiene University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 509 Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1214 (405)271-6326 Dentistry.ouhsc.edu

  4. DEMAND FOR DENTISTRY IS HIGH! People keeping teeth longer High demand for esthetic dentistry Advancements in dental technology! National emphasis on access to care Awareness of relationship between oral health and general health Greater number of dentists retiring (2015)

  5. APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

  6. DDS Programs (1): University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry DH Programs (3): University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Rose State College Tulsa Community College State of Oklahoma

  7. APPICATION CYCLE – D.D.S. • Cycle Opens: June 2 • Application Deadline: October 1 • Interviews: Sept – Nov • Final Selections: December College students typically apply at the end of their junior year

  8. APPLICATION CHECKLIST Application (ADEA.org) Dental Admission Test (DAT) Recommendations Pre-dental Advisory Committee (two science professors if no committee) Dentist Supplemental Application (OU) Sent directly to OU College of Dentistry

  9. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Observation/Experience • Self-reported on application • 100 hours (minimum) • Dental practice, clinic or dental lab • Experience is ideal • International Students • TOEFL required 88 minimum ASP 94 minimum • Coursework evaluated by World Education Services (WES)

  10. PRE-DENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  11. ADMISSION BY THE NUMBERS Total Applications 706 Non-Residents 598 OK Residents 108 Total Interviews 163 Non-Residents 74 OK Residents 89 Total Admitted 56 Non-Residents 15 Avg GPA 3.5 OK Residents 41 Avg GPA 3.5 2015 Entering Class

  12. What Does it Cost? Costs are subject to change without notice Figures )except tuition) are an approximate breakdown of education expenses

  13. 2015 ENTERING CLASS Ave GPA – 3.54 Ave Sci GPA – 3.45 Ave DAT – 20.11 41 Residents 15 Non-residents AR 1 FL 1 IL 1 OR 1 TX 3 UT 2 WA 3 Female 22 : Male 34 Ethnicity: Asian/Pacific Islander - 14 American Indian - 3 Black or African American - 2 Hispanic or Latino – 1 White - 35 International - 1 Re-Applicants - 20 Average Age - 24

  14. Entry RequirementsDental Hygiene (RDH)

  15. Requirements • 2 + 2 Program • Minimum 60 hours, including prerequisite courses • Minimum GPA 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) • ACT or SAT

  16. Requirements, cont. • OUHSC application/fees (online) • 40 hours observation (form online) • Career statement (form online) • 2 letters of recommendation • Transcripts • High School, College

  17. Requirements, cont. • Foundational Courses • Must be completed by May prior to August start of school • ALL prerequisite courses must be completed prior to entering the program

  18. Foundational Courses • Human Physiology • Human Anatomy • Introduction to Microbiology(with Lab) • Introduction to Nutrition • Understanding Statistics • Principles of English Comp II • Elements of Psychology • General Chemistry(with Lab)

  19. Timeline • Application deadline - January 15 • Send items to HSC Admissions and Records • Online application/fees • Official Transcripts (including HS) • ACT/SAT scores • Send items to Dental Hygiene Department • 2 letters of recommendation • 40 hour shadowing form • Statement of career goals • Accepted applicants are notified by letter no later than mid-April

  20. Selecting Sites for Application Can apply to one or more sites: • Oklahoma City • Bartlesville • Ardmore • Weatherford Bartlesville Weatherford Ardmore

  21. Selection is Competitive • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 • Admission is based on: • Averaged Foundational GPA • Last 60 hours GPA • ACT/SAT scores • Coursework completed status • Interview score • Writing sample scores

  22. Qualities for Success • Academics • Service-oriented • Manual dexterity • Organizational skills • Good communication skills

  23. Admission Score • Academic Score • Top 72 academic applicants granted an interview • Interview Score • Knowledge of Profession, Life Experience, Service, Communication Skills, Professionalism • Writing Score • Grammar, spelling, logic, articulation, depth

  24. 2016 Admissions Statistics

  25. OUCOD Website Information Dental Hygiene Program http://dentistry.ouhsc.edu/ProspectiveStudents/ProgramsOffered/DentalHygieneProgram/BaccalaureateProgram.aspx Doctor of Dental Surgery Program http://dentistry.ouhsc.edu/ProspectiveStudents/ProgramsOffered/GeneralDentistryDDS.aspx

  26. Questions?

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