During COVID-19, most clinical affiliates mandated vaccinations for all students attending clinical externships at off-campus sites. This was a clinical affiliate requirement and not a Broward College requirement, and declining the COVID19 vaccination prevented students from completing their program of study. At this time, clinical affiliates do not have mandatory COVID19 vaccination requirements. Clinical affiliates currently mandate the Flu vaccine and could reinstate the COVID19 vaccination requirements at any time and if so, students will be required to have the COVID19 vaccinate in order to attend clinical rotations, allowing them to progress in their program of study.

Dental Information Session

Train in Oral Care as an Assistant or Hygienist

Broward College is the affordable route to gain entry into the field of dentistry. We let you decide what kind of dental care professional you want to be by allowing you to:

  • Earn an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) in Dental Assisting
  • Continue your education and earn an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Assisting
  • Earn an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

Dental Assisting

As certified members of the dental team, dental assistants provide a wide range of services drawing on knowledge of the dental sciences, specialized, clinically-honed skills, and proficiency in office management procedures.

Graduates of our 12-month Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) Dental Assisting program take the Dental Assisting National Board-Certified Dental Assistant exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant. Clinical training takes place in the on-campus dental clinic, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Broward Dental Research Clinic (BDRC), and in community-based dental offices.

Dental Hygiene

Being a dental hygienist is a highly rewarding experience. Dental hygiene is on the national list of professions with the most potential for need and growth in the next few years. After choosing dental hygiene as your future pathway, you have many options to choose from.

Our unique "1 + 1" program format offers students the added value of becoming both a Certified Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Hygienist. After completion of our 12-month Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited Dental Assisting (ATD) certificate program, students can apply for the 12-month Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

Important Dates

All Dental Events

Dental Admissions Criteria

June Application Criteria:

  • Minimum Broward College Overall GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of ENC 1101 and SPC 1024 or 1608 (minimum grade of 'C')
  • A2 HESI test for Dental Assisting
  • Applicants must complete the Health Science limited access program admission application and requirements

Application Period:

February 6 - March 20

Admission Selection Criteria:

Selection Based on Points. Total possible points = 18

GPA

  • 4.0 - 3.75 = 4 points
  • 3.74 - 3.50 = 3 points
  • 3.49 - 3.0 = 2 points
  • 2.99 - 2.50 = 1 point

HESI Score (minimum 75 Reading/50 Math. Highest score will be used for points)

  • 92 - 100 = 3 points
  • 83 - 91 = 2 points
  • 75 - 82 = 1 point

Military Veteran = 5 Points

Application Criteria Course

Grades Earned in the General Education Courses - Maximum Number of points = 6

  • ENC 1101 - Composition 1
  • SPC 1024 or SPC 1608 Introduction to Speech Communications or Introduction to Public Speaking:
    • Grade A = 3 points
    • Grade B = 2 points
    • Grade C = 1 points

In the event of a point tie, the HESI score will be used as a tiebreaker

Additional Information:

For the June 2023 Dental Assisting program, admitted students earned 11 to 17 points, with overall GPAs between 2.56 and 4.0 and HESI scores above 84 in both Reading and Math. Alternate students earned between 10 and 11 points with overall GPAs between 2.57 to 3.77.

Please note: The admission selection criteria have changed for the Dental Assisting program and the points were modified for the GPA program.

Prior to admissions, each student is required to successfully complete a drug screening. Please be advised that certain over-the-counter supplements and alternative medicinal products, including but not limited to CBD, THC Cannabinoid, and Cannabinoid Oil may trigger a positive result, consequently, the student will not be able to be admitted to the Health Science program. A Second drug-tested sample is not allowed per Broward College Admissions Procedure A6Hx2-5.01. The links are provided below.
Admissions Policy | Admissions Procedure

Application Criteria:

Completed an ATD in Dental Assisting, including 50 semester hours from a Dental Assisting Program within Florida that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Program courses must be completed with a minimum grade of a C.

Application Period:

Open enrollment
Unlimited seats

August Application Criteria:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Completion of ENC1101, SPC1608 or SPC1017, POS2041 or AMH2020, SYG2000, CORE HUMANITIES, GEN. ED. MATH, BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, MCB2010, MCB2010L, HUN1201 or HUN 1202, CHM1032.

  • CHM1032 cannot be substituted with higher chemistry unless it contains biochemistry. Course description and learning outcomes would have to be evaluated by our Science Department. The biochemistry course grade will determine the points awarded.

  • Students applying for the Dental Hygiene program must meet the PSY2012 General Psychology program competency - This course may not be eligible for Financial Aid.
  • PSY2012 and SYG2000 may be substituted with another psychology and sociology course upon evaluation.
  • Applicants must have graduated within the last three years from a Florida Dental Assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and hold (DANB) current national certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA). Each dental assisting and general education course must have a minimum grade of 'C'. To view Florida CODA-accredited Dental Assisting programs, please visit: DANB-CODA Accredited Dental Assisting Programs.
  • Successful completion of all General Education and college course requirements prior to submitting the Health Science Application.
  • Effective Fall 2022, students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective required to graduate with an AS degree. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.

Application Period:

April 30 - June 30

Admission Selection Criteria:

Admission is based on points. Maximum number of points = 36

GPA of Dental Assisting ATD. Maximum 5

  • 4.0 to 3.75 = 5 points
  • 3.74 to 3.50 = 4 points
  • 3.49 to 3.00 = 2 points
  • 2.99 to 2.75 = 1 point

Grades Earned in General Education Courses. Maximum number of points = 24

Number of points earned for:

  • Grade A = 3 points
  • Grade B = 2 points
  • Grade C = 1 point

Applies to each of the following courses:

  • BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BSC 2085L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
  • BSC 2086 - Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BSC 2086L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
  • MCB 2010 - Microbiology
  • MCB 2010L- Microbiology Lab
  • CHM 1032 - Chemistry for Health Sciences
  • HUN 1202 or HUN 1201 - Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Prior Educational Experience. Maximum number of points = 2

  • MA/MS Degree = 2 points
  • BA/BS Degree = 1 point

Military Service. Maximum number of points = 5

  • 5 points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and/or honorably discharged veterans

In the event of a point tie, the overall GPA will be used as the tiebreaker.

Additional Information:

For the August 2023 Dental Hygiene program, admitted students earned between 26 and 32 points with overall GPAs between 3.04 and 4.00.  

Alternates earned between 16 and 25 points with overall GPAs between 3.09 and 3.82.

Please note: The admission selection criteria have changed for the Dental Hygiene program.

Prior to admissions, each student is required to successfully complete a drug screening. Please be advised that certain over-the-counter supplements and alternative medicinal products, including but not limited to CBD, THC Cannabinoid, and Cannabinoid Oil may trigger a positive result, consequently, the student will not be able to be admitted to the Health Science program. A Second drug-tested sample is not allowed per Broward College Admissions Procedure A6Hx2-5.01.
Admissions Policy | Admissions Procedure

Additional programmatic admissions criteria can be reviewed at the Health Science Admissions site.

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BROWARD COLLEGE SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.  Broward College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Broward College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Broward College Health Science Admissions staff may be contacted by email at healthscience@broward.edu.

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