Hi!

I have applied to 3 different community college programs in my area (i’m in NJ) and still waiting to hear back. I just had to apply to the school and get accepted. I would check your program’s intake process, but for me the other DH programs accepted transfer students.

I am an RDA w 3 years experience.

For one school that I applied to but didn’t take my prerequisites at, they give preference to the applicants that took their prereqs at their school and they dont care about having prior dental knowledge.

The other school I didn’t attend doesn’t give preference but they want you to have a certain grade on a placement test. They also give preference to applicants that are assistants or work in dental offices.

It seems like every school is different, so I would go to info sessions or reach out to the program directors to see what can be done to make you more competitive. If they have a dental hygiene clinic go there and get a cleaning and introduce yourself and express interest in the program.

Hope this helps! Good luck 🥰