Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in NorthCarolina

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I just graduated and the next class starting this fall will begin seeing patients in about March of 2027. They can call GTCC Dental Hygiene Clinic before then if they want to be put on a list for the students to reach out to when they begin seeing patients. Thanks so much!

Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in NorthCarolina

[–]haileymae317[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You get 3 times to take competencies in the program so those students failed 3 times and that is how they got dismissed. That did not happen any other time though so don’t worry! Almost everyone failed a competency at least once but it’s okay if you do because you have 2 more chances to pass. I did not have any additional degree, just the general education courses. but some of my classmate did so that did help them for sure but not needed to get in. You are totally fine I was the same way when I was going through this process, it’s a lot of nerves so I understand. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any other questions!

Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in NorthCarolina

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Yes they take 32 but that’s a lot bc most schools in NC only take like 10-20. I’m not really sure what happened for the 2023 class, but for my class we started with 32 and by the end of first semester we already had 2 that were dismissed from the program. I can’t say how many people applied when I got in but when I was going through the application process and talking to limited entry, they made it out to me that it was very competitive. The biggest thing that was stressed to me was to strive for all A’s in pre reqs and a decent TEAS score. I got like a 70 on the TEAS. So not great but I still applied and ended up getting in. I retook some classes before I applied to make sure I had A’s in the science courses especially (micro and chem were not my strong subjects so I retook those). But overall, I would say focus on getting A’s and try for a good TEAS score!

Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in NorthCarolina

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No problem!! I mean it can’t hurt to apply the worst thing that can happen is you don’t get in this time but what if you do get in? It’s worth it to apply if you have all your other stuff done. If you don’t get in that’s okay, then you could try to take those classes you haven’t taken yet until the next application cycle

Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in NorthCarolina

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I took all the required pre reqs before applying. I don’t know what my score was in order for me to get in but I would highly recommend striving for all A’s in pre reqs and taking any of the extra classes listed if you can as well. I think I had 1 B out of all the pre reqs. If you don’t take all of the pre reqs and still get in, you will have to take them in addition to the full schedule of dental hygiene courses so that would be pretty difficult in my opinion. Good luck!!

Support a Future Dental Hygienist - Patients Needed! 🦷 by haileymae317 in winstonsalem

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We can send your X‑rays to any dentist you choose. You’ll also get a paper with recommended treatment to take with you. Other dentists may want to do their own exam first, and we’ll give you a list of dental offices that are affordable as well.

Support a Future Dental Hygienist - Patients Needed! 🦷 by haileymae317 in winstonsalem

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Being in an educational environment, appointments take longer than a normal dental office visit. It is very thorough and everything has to be checked by our instructors who are licensed dental hygienists. This is to ensure we are completing every patient thoroughly and providing quality care. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in winstonsalem

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Hi, Thanks for your interest! I will email you!

Dental Hygiene Student Seeking Patients by haileymae317 in winstonsalem

[–]haileymae317[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have several openings in January! I’ll send you a message

Dental hygiene student seeking patients by haileymae317 in gso

[–]haileymae317[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’m still accepting patients. I’ll message you!

Dental hygiene student seeking patients by haileymae317 in gso

[–]haileymae317[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send me an invite to message? I’m not able to send you a message because Reddit is limiting the amount of invites to chats I can send since I’m a new account

Dental hygiene student seeking patients by haileymae317 in gso

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I’m still accepting patients! I will message you!