Last updated on August 23, 2024.
Loma Linda University (DH to DDS Bridge)
- California
- Entry Level
- In-Person
- dentistry.llu.edu
Program Size
10
Program Length
21 Months
Application Deadline
June 1, 2025
Program Start
September 22, 2025
Program Contact
Esther Forde
Asst. Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Prince Hall, Room 5501
Loma Linda, California 92350
Are you looking for an alternative to a Post-Bac program? Have you already applied and discovered you need to strengthen your application? The Bridge Pathway may be the answer. It provides DDS applicants with a weak academic profile a chance to enroll in Dental Hygiene. This allows you to prove yourself while preparing for dental school. There is no waiting list for qualified applicants, contact us today. The application deadline for DH to DDS Bridge is June 1st.
Email: admissions.sd@llu.edu or call 909-558-4621.
Advantages
- Priority consideration given for the DDS program after Bridge Pathway
- Not required to re-take old sciences
- Not required to re-take their DAT if Academic Average is 17 or higher
- Acquire valuable skills and a career if not accepted into dental school
- Be better prepared for the dental program
Minimum Entry Requirements
- DDS Science Pre-requisites with a GPA of 2.7
- DAT with a score of 17
- DH Pre-requisites with a GPA of 2.5
- Successful completion of the DH program at LLUSD
- Apply through AADSAS before second year of DH program
Program Information
| Program Type | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | In-Person |
| Degree Awarded | Bachelor |
| Program Size | 10 |
| Program Length | 21 Months |
| Application Deadline | June 1, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | September 22, 2025 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 117 quarter units + pre-requisites |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | dentistry.llu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Prerequisite Instructions
Dentistry Pre-requisites
- All dental prerequisites as listed on the LLUSD website
- DAT required
Dental Hygiene Pre-requisites
- All dental hygiene prerequisites as listed on the LLUSD website
*No AP science prerequisite courses accepted
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
2 Letters of Recommendations to be included in the DHCAS application and 1 Spiritual Leader Recommendation Form with the LLU Supplemental Application.
Other Requirement Instructions
Admission Requirements
- Proficiency in verbal and written English
- 20 hours minimum of observation/shadowing of a dental hygienist
- Dental assisting experience is strongly recommended.
- Two letters of recommendation: 1) employer or dental professional, 2) pre–professional committee or science professor uploaded with DHCAS application.
- A spiritual leader recommendation form submitted with the LLUSD supplemental application.
- A formal interview (by invitation only).
- Official transcripts from all schools attended.