Goals

The program endeavors to prepare students to successfully demonstrate:

Criteria for Progression into the Clinical Phase of the Dental Hygiene Program

All students progressing into the clinical phase of the Dental Hygiene Program must pass the CUNY assessment skills test in math, reading, and writing. Students in need of any remediation (as determined by the placement test) must complete the required remediation before starting the clinical phase of the dental hygiene sequence of courses. The remedial sequence will be based on the individual's placement scores and will be developed by the academic advisors (Dental Hygiene, Libra and/or ESL). The Dental Hygiene Program has a limited number of spaces available. Therefore, a remediation G.P.A. of 2.0 does not guarantee progression into the Dental Hygiene Program.

Transfer Students

Any student wishing to transfer from another college must make an appointment with the Admissions Office personnel, (718) 518-6633, and/or Dental Hygiene faculty, (718) 518-4234, to have his or her transcripts evaluated. Decisions will be based on space availability and academic profile.

Retention Policy

Scholastic Requirements:

• A Dental Hygiene student is required to maintain a grade point average of 2.0 for each semester of the program.
  
  
• Failure of two (2) Dental Hygiene courses may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
  
  
• A student may only repeat a Dental Hygiene course once, assuring that the overall GPA is 2.0 and above. A GPA below 2.0 requires immediate dismissal from the program.
  
  
• The retained students will be required to audit the pre-clinical/clinical course to assure the retention of essential manual skills.
  
  
• In any case of failure to meet the required GPA, the student’s progress will be evaluated by the program and a retention recommendation will be made.

Grading System

Performance of “D” in any course required in the dental hygiene program is unsatisfactory and not accepted in the program. A grade of “C” is minimal accepted performance for any of the listed dental hygiene program required courses. Courses for which a “D” grade is earned, must be repeated if the student is recommended by the faculty to remain in the program. This may have Financial Aid implications. Consult with a Financial Aid Counselor.

Special Requirements for Dental Hygiene Students:

• Prior to progressing into the clinical phase of the program students must successfully complete all prerequisites for ENG 1302
  
  
• Prior to progressing into the clinical phase of the program students must successfully complete or be exempt from MAT 1622
  
  
• Students must have liability insurance and be certified in C.P.R. before the client treatment phase of the clinical experience.
  
  
• All students must meet the citizenship requirements as stated in Chapter 133 of the 1982 citizenship laws. They must be United States citizens or have an alien registration number. These stipulations have been set forth by the Division of Professional Licensing.
  
• All candidates applying for a dental hygiene license under the New York State Education Department must admit or deny having been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any state or country. In addition, all candidates must admit or deny having been charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any state or country, if the disposition was other than acquittal or dismissal.

Dental Hygiene Program Affiliations

The Hostos Community College Dental Hygiene Program is affiliated with New York University Dental School.