LSU Health New Orleans School of Allied Health Professions
- Louisiana
- Entry Level
- In-Person
- lsusd.lsuhsc.edu
Program Contact
The LSUHSC School of Dentistry (LSUSD) offers a bachelor of science. The program is offered at the dental school in New Orleans and in Alexandria Louisiana housed at LSUA. The dental hygiene program is an integral part of the LSU School of Dentistry. The dental hygiene students provide dental hygiene care as part of comprehensive dental treatment. LSUA students provide care to the local community and friends and family. Dental hygiene and dental students take classes together, collaborate with each other on the needs of their shared patients, and learn to respect the contributions both professions make to the team concept of dental treatment.
Dental hygiene is regarded as a “people profession.” Possession of the ability to communicate and to provide and obtain cooperation from other individuals is a must. Ability to manage stress and possession of high ethical standards are also considered to be desirable qualities. Those interested in a career in dental hygiene should determine whether they have the commitment and flexibility required to succeed in the dental hygiene program and the profession.
Website: www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu
Program Information
| Program Type | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | In-Person |
| Degree Awarded | Bachelor |
| Program Size | 38 |
| Program Length | 12-24 months |
| Application Deadline | December 29, 2023 |
| Program Start Date | August 1, 2024 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 121 Credit hours |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | lsusd.lsuhsc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ACT
- ATDH
Other Standardized Tests
The ACT and ATDH are required to be considered for admission with a minimum of a 20 composite ACT needed to be successful in the process. We access super scores. At this time there is no minimum for the ATDH but that is subject to change.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Prerequisite Instructions
Follow this link for further information on the Supplemental application. https://www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu/HygApply.html
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Other Requirement Instructions
Additional Information
80 hours minimum of shadowing or working in a dental setting with exposure to dental hygiene is required.