Bulletin 2000-2002

School of Dentistry Dental School (DS)
1121 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 274-8173
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Allied Dental Programs

Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs Chair and Professor of Periodontics E. Brady Hancock

Allied Dental Programs is a title that serves as an umbrella primarily for three areas of study for persons seeking careers associated with the profession of dentistry—dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dental laboratory technology. The Indianapolis campus offers programs in dental assisting and dental hygiene; both are housed in the school’s Department of Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs.

Dental Hygiene

Director and Professor Nancy Young

Associate Dean and Professor James L. McDonald Jr.

Professors Byron L. Olson, Gail F. Williamson

Clinical Professor Mark E. Mallatt

Associate Professors Steven H. Larsen, Don-John Summerlin, Susan L. Zunt

Clinical Associate Professors Charles O. Hazelrigg, David C. Vandersall

Assistant Professors R. Hunter Rackley Jr., Louis B. Spear, Mark E. Wohlford, Nancy A. Young

Clinical Assistant Professors Sybil S. Niemann, Pamela A. Rettig

Instructors Roisin Brady, Michelle M. Corne, Rodney J. Eccles, Peggy A. Fabiani, Ronda L. Grannan, Belinda D. Hayes, Valerie S. Helms, Kay S. Hinshaw, Elizabeth A. Hughes, Lee Anna Kantz, Katie A. Lazard, James M. Oldham, Lori L. Perkins, Jennifer M. Pinckert, Angel J. Reed, Wendy S. Smith

Lecturers Patricia A. Capps, Lorinda L. Coan

Clinical Lecturers Melinda L. Meadows, Sally I. Phillips, Mary Leesa Rehmel

The dental hygienist is a member of the dental health team providing educational, preventive, and therapeutic oral health services. Employment opportunities may be available in private dental practice, hospitals, public health, educational institutions, and research. The Indianapolis-based associate’s degree program in dental hygiene is two academic years in length, and is composed of a core curriculum of 27 courses presented over four semesters and one summer session. All courses are mandatory. 

The program prepares the graduate to: 

  1. master and apply knowledge of the basic, social, and dental sciences to all aspects of patient care delivery and comprehensive health care programs;
  2. deliver quality comprehensive dental hygiene services to patients within a variety of health delivery systems;
  3. communicate effectively with other health care professionals in coordination and provision of care;
  4. become effective communicators and advocates of oral health and disease prevention to achieve positive behavior changes in the population;
  5. initiate, design, implement, and evaluate community dental health care programs;
  6. employ problem-solving and decision-making skills to provide dental health services for community-based programs;
  7. develop skills in evaluating research relevant to dental hygiene practice;
  8. be aware of and responsive to changes in dental health care; and
  9. qualify for and seek admission to bachelor’s-level programs.

Admission Requirements

Required prerequisite courses may be taken at any accredited college or university. They include one semester each of English composition, chemistry with laboratory, human anatomy, human physiology, psychology, sociology, and public speaking, and two semester courses in arts and humanities. To learn which is the appropriate chemistry course, contact the Office of Records and Admissions at the School of Dentistry. Remedial courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement. All applicants must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for admission to the program, and applicants must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the prerequisite science courses (inorganic chemistry, human anatomy, and human physiology). Courses taken at institutions other than Indiana University must show a minimum grade of C to be accepted as transfer credit by Indiana University. In addition, all required courses are to be completed by June of the year in which the applicant wishes to enter the program.

A personal interview with members of the dental hygiene admissions committee is scheduled for all applicants with a grade point average of at least 2.5.

All applications and supporting materials are to be submitted by February 1. Applications may be obtained by contacting the dental school’s Office of Records and Admissions. Class size is limited, and there are more qualified applicants than can be accepted each year. All applicants are encouraged to consult with the specific program directors for predental hygiene counseling. Selections are made on an individual basis, upon appraisal of the applicant’s established record and potential for development.

Dental Hygiene Tuition

1999-2000 Academic Year

First Year  Summer  Second Year
Indiana Resident  $3,317.60   $572.00 $2,974.40
Nonresident    $10,324.00 $1,780.00 $9,256.00
Ancillary Fees
Instrument Purchase    $191.00 0 $66.00
Instrument Rental    $916.00 0 $916.00
Books (estimated)   $950.00 0  $400.00
Laboratory Fee    $31.41 0 0
Uniforms   $140.00 0 0
Technology Fee    $160.70 $40.17 $160.70
Activity Fee    $120.60 0 $120.60
Parking Fee    $58.00 0 $58.00
Health insurance is mandatory, and it is an additional cost beyond what is listed above.
 

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