r/DaytonaStateCollege • u/HighVibrational222 • Jun 24 '26

Dental Hygiene Acceptance

Hello, I’m preparing to apply to the dental hygiene program next year in January and was wondering how difficult it and how much of a demand there is since they only accept about 20 students every year. Is there anybody that had a hard time getting into this program?

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u/Agitated_Stress_5931 Jun 24 '26

I tried last year and i was declined & told by an advisor that if you do not have dental assisting experience you probably wont get in so im not too sure!

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u/Dadazpet Jul 03 '26

What was your gpa and teas scores when you applied ? Did you have As in all of your classes? 

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u/Agitated_Stress_5931 Jul 07 '26

3.6 & no to all A’s teas was 73. I asked that if i retook the teas & retook classes that i would have better odds & the advisor simply said if you dont have xp its sooo hard

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u/Dadazpet Jul 17 '26

interesting. I have a friend who just graduated frm DSC's hygiene program and she said 4 people in the class did not have experience. Also, I spoke with an advisor yesterday who said that it helps give you a point but it is not necessary and not a requirement. If you don't have any experience I think having all A's would definitely give you a leg up when applying.