Dental Hygiene Applications Klamath Falls & Salem Campuses
The 2024 application cycle has closed.
If you have questions or concerns, please email: lisa.dowling@oit.edu
Please revisit this webpage after November 6th, 2024, for updates on the 2025 application process.
The Dental Hygiene application will open on November 6, 2024.
The Dental Hygiene Application Deadline for Fall 2025 is Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.
DHE 100 Introduction to Dental Hygiene
If you are taking pre-dental hygiene courses at a community college and planning to transfer to one of Oregon Tech’s dental hygiene programs you will need to take DHE 100-Introduction to Dental Hygiene. DHE 100 is offered online every term. You will see a document for registration instructions on the right side bar by clicking this link: DHE100 registration information . You must successfully complete or be in process of completing DHE 100 at the time of program application or by the end of spring term of the year of application.
Before you Apply
Before you apply to the Dental Hygiene program at Oregon Tech, read over "Things to Know Before You Apply" as it covers important topics such as program accreditation, philosophy, expectations, and ethics.
Required Courses for 2024 Application to the Dental Hygiene Program
| Required Courses Pre-Dental Hygiene Courses Required for Dental Hygiene Application | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIO 231 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 232 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 233 | Human Anatomy & Physiology III | 4 |
| CHE 101/104 | General Chemistry with Lab | 4 |
| DHE 100 | Introduction to Dental Hygiene (taken online through Oregon Tech) | 2 |
| BIO 205 | Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Microbiology | 4 |
| WRI 121Z | Composition I or Prior Course Name & Number: WRI 121 English Composition | 4 |
| WRI 122Z OR WRI 227Z | Composition II or Technical Writing or Prior Course Names & Numbers: WRI 122 Argumentative Writing or WRI 227 Technical Report Writing | 4 |
| COM 111Z | Public Speaking or Prior Course Name & Number: SPE 111 Public Speaking | 4 |
| MATH 95/100 or higher | Required for general admission to Oregon Tech and as a prerequisite for STAT243Z | |
| Pre-Requisite Credit Hours Required | 37 | |
| Recommended Courses The following courses are recommended to be taken during the pre-dental hygiene year but will not be included in the dental hygiene application. | ||
| PSY | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT 243Z | Elementary Statistics I Or Prior Course Name & Number: MATH 243 Introductory Statistics *Pre-Requisite Course or Placement Test Required | 4 |
*Recommended courses are required for BSDH degree and recommended to be taken in Freshman year but can be taken later.
Transfer Guide for Students with Previous College Credits
Visit the Oregon Tech transfer guide and transfer equivalency database to identify how courses from a partner community college or university will transfer to Dental Hygiene. For other inquiries or further questions, please contact an advisor at your school for help in scheduling or transfer questions.
Dual Enrollment
Visit our Dual Enrollment page for more information on enrolling in a community college.