Transcript Trends in Pediatric Dentistry 2012

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Dentistry.ouhsc.edu
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Kevin L. Haney, DDS, MS
Assistant 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
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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
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)
APPLYING
FOR
ADMISSION
State of Oklahoma
DDS Programs (1):
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
DH Programs (3):
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Rose State College
Tulsa Community College
APPICATION CYCLE – D.D.S.
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Cycle Opens:
June 2
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Application Deadline:
October 1
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Interviews:
Sept – Nov
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Final Selections:
December
College students typically apply at the end of their
junior year
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. Application (ADEA.org)
2. Dental Admission Test (DAT)
3. Recommendations
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Pre-dental Advisory Committee (two science professors if no committee)
Dentist
4. Supplemental Application (OU)
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Sent directly to OU College of Dentistry
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Observation/Experience
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Self-reported on application
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100 hours (minimum)
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Dental practice, clinic or dental lab
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Experience is ideal
2. International Students
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TOEFL required 88 minimum ASP 94 minimum
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Coursework evaluated by World Education Services (WES)
PRE-DENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PREREQUISITES
COURSE
English
SEMESTER
HOURS
6
Psychology
3
Biology with Lab
16 *
General Chemistry with Lab
8
Organic Chemistry with Lab
8
Physics with Lab
8
Biochemistry
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ADMISSION BY THE NUMBERS
 Total Applications
706
- Non-Residents 598
- OK Residents 108
 Total Interviews
- Non-Residents
- OK Residents
163
74
89
• Total Admitted
- Non-Residents
- OK Residents
56
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41
Avg GPA 3.5
Avg GPA 3.5
What Does it Cost?
2014-15 SCHOOL
YEAR
First Year
Second
Year
Third Year Fourth
Year
Tuition,
resident
Tuition,
nonresident
20,317
20,317
20,317
20,317
48,225
48,225
48,225
48,225
Fees
6,233
6,676
6,359
6,144
Instruments,
books &
supplies,
computer
15,996
12,097
2,557
4,002
Estimated living
expenses
27,901
27,901
27,901
27,901
Total, resident
71,031
66,991
57,134
58,364
Total,
nonresident
98,939
94,899
85,042
86,272
Costs are subject to change without notice Figures )except tuition)
are an approximate breakdown of education expenses
2015 ENTERING CLASS
 Ave GPA – 3.54
 Female 22 : Male 34
 Ave Sci GPA – 3.45
 Ethnicity:
 Ave DAT – 20.11
 41 Residents
 15 Non-residents
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AR 1
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FL 1
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IL
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OR 1
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TX 3
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UT 2
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WA 3
1
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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
Entry Requirements
Dental Hygiene (RDH)
Requirements
• 2 + 2 Program
• Minimum 60 hours, including prerequisite courses
• Minimum GPA 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
• ACT or SAT
Requirements, cont.
• OUHSC application/fees (online)
• 40 hours observation (form online)
• Career statement (form online)
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• High School, College
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
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)
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
Selecting Sites for Application
Can apply to one or more sites:
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Oklahoma City
Bartlesville
Ardmore
Weatherford
Bartlesville
Weatherford
Ardmore
Selection is Competitive
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Admission is based on:
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Averaged Foundational GPA
Last 60 hours GPA
ACT/SAT scores
Coursework completed status
Interview score
Writing sample scores
Qualities for Success
• Academics
• Service-oriented
• Manual dexterity
• Organizational skills
• Good communication skills
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
2016 Admissions Statistics
Total Number of Applicants
122
Number Accepted
46
Average Cumulative GPA
3.29
Average Number of Hours
93
Average ACT Score
22
Average Age
23
OUCOD Website Information
Dental Hygiene Program
http://dentistry.ouhsc.edu/ProspectiveStudents/ProgramsOffered/Dental
HygieneProgram/BaccalaureateProgram.aspx
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program
http://dentistry.ouhsc.edu/ProspectiveStudents/ProgramsOffered/Genera
lDentistryDDS.aspx
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