Dental Hygiene Application Information:
- NEW for 2027: BI 233z, BI 234 and WR 227 are now Pre-Reqs and need to be completed prior to applying. WR 123 will no longer be accepted. And CH 112z will not be accepted after Fall 2026, as there is no longer a lab component. Math should be MTH 104 or higher. (Math below 100 level will no longer be offered.)
- Applications will be submitted via a specific LCC Application Portal. This is a one-stop place to fill out application info and upload the PDF application form and supporting documentation.
- ATDH Admissions Test: Learn more about the Admission Test for Dental Hygiene (ATDH). You can take the test anytime. Be aware it may take four weeks to receive your results, so make sure to factor that into your application timeline.
Students need to get their Dentpin and sign up for the ATDH exam ASAP to make sure you receive test results by mid-April.
Questions? Contact dental-hygiene-info@lanecc.edu
Steps to Apply to take the ATDH Test:
- Using the above website link, click on “Get a DENTPIN” (or use an existing one if you have one already). There is no fee to get a DENTPIN.
- Apply to take the ATDH test 60 days in advance of your application to the program. The DENTPIN is required to apply to take the test.
- Once you've registered for the test, you can take it at any time.
- Be sure to schedule the test at least 4 weeks in advance of the application deadline. You will
need the ATDH exam score to apply to the program. - Exams may be taken at any Prometric Testing Center (Locations in Oregon: Eugene, Bend or Portland)
- $140 testing fee includes official score reporting to all dental hygiene schools and programs selected at the time of application.
Clinical Observation of a Dental Hygienist is now required for applications.
Applicants must complete a minimum of eight (8) documented hours of observation of a clinical dental hygienist practicing in either a general dentistry or a periodontal practice setting.
Application Forms:
- Dental Hygiene Fall 2026 Application Info Packet (for reference only. 2027 Info Packets will be uploaded by Dec.)
- Fillable DH Application Points Sheet 2026 (for reference only. 2027 Applications will be uploaded by Dec.)
- Sample Application Points Sheet (for reference only)
- Clinical Observation for Dental Hygiene Program Applicants
- Employment Verification Form
- Clinical Requirements
2027 Mandatory Application Review Sessions
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm via Zoom. Registration links will be added mid-Nov. for the following dates:
Dec. 10, 2026, Jan. 14, 2027, Jan. 28, 2027, Feb 11, 2027, and Feb 25, 2027 (There will be NO sessions in March)
2027 Application Information:
| 2027 Application Opens | 2027 Application Closes | Notification Date | Application Highlights | 2027 Program Changes |
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| March 3, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | May 6, 2027 | Orientation - June 10, 2027 & Mid-Sept | BI 233, BI234 & WR 227 are now Pre-Reqs for the program. WR 123 is no longer accepted. CH 112z will not be accepted after Fall 2026. Math reqs have changed to MTH 104 or higher.
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