Application Details
Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (MS:ADT)
DUAL TRACK
Program Application for Fall 2027 Start
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2027, at 11:59 pm to be considered. Late applicants will not be accepted for any reason.
Please read instructions thoroughly!
Students have the option to apply to the on-campus Dental Hygiene (BS) program AND/OR the on-campus Dental Hygiene (BS) program with Advanced placement in the Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (MS ADT) program (Dual Track).
Only one application is required. To be considered for both programs, please complete the dental hygiene application and ensure that all relevant questions regarding ADT are answered accordingly.
Please be prepared with a Personal statement to be uploaded (max 500 words) addressing your motivation to pursuing ADT, understanding of the dental therapist role, alignment with the program mission, and reflection on experiences that prepared you for training.
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The link to the application will be available November 1, 2026
Application Evaluation Criteria
- Prerequisite GPA
- If you have taken all four science prerequisites at time of application, the course with the lowest grade will not be included in GPA scoring
- Past dental experience – as licensed dental assistance, foreign trained dentist/dental therapist/dental hygienist; unlicensed dental assistant with restorative functions certificate and/or radiology certificate
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
Interviews
Top applicants will be selected for interviews and notified by March 3, 2027. Virtual interviews are scheduled for March 15-16, 2027.
Required Items for Accepted Students
- Orientation: All accepted students must attend in-person orientation on Monday, April 19, 2027, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of admission.
- CPR Training: All accepted students must attend in-person CPR training on Friday, August 27, 2027.
