The test is administered by Educational Testing Service or the University of Oklahoma and should have been taken within two years prior to application. This requirement applies without regard to nationality, education, or citizenship status. A non-refundable application fee is required. At the discretion of the Dental Hygiene Selection Committee based upon application credentials, selected applicants may be invited for a personal interview with at least two members of the Selection Committee. The personal interview does not indicate acceptance into the program.
All expenses incurred in the application process are the responsibility of the applicant.
Applicants should be familiar with dental hygiene as a career choice. Even though quality is considered more important than quantity and there are no minimum requirements, the applicant should spend as much time as reasonable in gaining valuable insights into dental hygiene practice. The textbook definition is that a dental hygienist is licensed healthcare professional, oral health educator and clinician who, as a co-therapist with the dentist, provides preventive, educational, and therapeutic services supporting total health for the control of oral diseases and the promotion of oral health. In Oklahoma the dental hygienist may work only in the office of a dentist, or in hospitals under the direct supervision of a dentist or for the Board of Education or other organized health service for functions specified in statute or as authorized by the Board of Dentistry. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and as such enjoy a well-rounded academic background.