Chances of Acceptance if an RDH?

[DrLSeaq]

Hello, while I am a DDS already (Univ of Maryland 1988), I'm trying to advise a pre-dent student. I suggested a dental hygiene degree as a good background for gaining admission to dental school.

In my career, I never heard of a dental hygienist being turned down for admission. Has anyone else?

Also, do RDH's generally do well in dental school?

Any input is greatly appreciated.

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[cacajuate]

Yes, hygienist have been turned down before.

Main two things that matter are GPA/DAT. Make sure the student has a a good GPA/DAT. If those are up to par, chances are not good, whether being a hygienist or not.

 

[Faux]

Would an RDH potentially enroll a year late because of the classes needed? That would be an important aspect if someone cares about that.

 

[doc toothache]

Health Professions and Related Programs have the lowest percentage admission rate.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2014-majors-and-ds-admission-trend-2005-2013.1065182/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/dental-hygiene-to-ds.952937/

 

[andreadds]

Hello, while I am a DDS already (Univ of Maryland 1988), I'm trying to advise a pre-dent student. I suggested a dental hygiene degree as a good background for gaining admission to dental school.

In my career, I never heard of a dental hygienist being turned down for admission. Has anyone else?

Also, do RDH's generally do well in dental school?

Any input is greatly appreciated.

I would recommend a Bio major