Program Admissions

The dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy Program is a selective admissions program with one (1) cohort accepted each year. Cohorts begin each Summer Quarter (i.e., Summer 2026, Summer 2027, etc.).

All applicants are reviewed individually based on admission requirements and review criteria.

Admissions Requirements

Have a High School diploma or higher degree certificate.
Be 18 years or older at the time of application submission.
Submit proof of 50 hours of dental-related (paid and/or unpaid) experience OR a Confirmation of Dental Experience Form (50 hours).
Upload official transcripts.
Provide letters of recommendation.
Complete the preceptorship site Letter of Intent.

Passing a comprehensive background check (including a national multi-state criminal background check). *Student pays
Passing a drug screening *Student pays
Proof of current immunizations/vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, annual influenza, COVID vaccination & booster, and negative Tuberculosis evaluation).
Proof of health insurance.

Important Dates and Deadlines

	Application Window	Interviews	Decision	Notes
First Round	Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2025	November 2025	Dec 1, 2025	Rolling admissions begin
Second Round	Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2025	January 2026	Feb 1, 2026
Final Round	Jan 1 – Feb 29, 2026	March 2026	April 1, 2026	All applicants that are placed on the waitlist will be notified no later than April 15^th but could be notified at any time in the process if a spot opens up.
After March 31, 2026	Not considered	—	—	Students could reapply the following September.

Admissions Process

1 Submit An Inquiry

Getting started with the Dental Therapy application is simple! Fill out and submit the initial online inquiry form. It only takes about 5 minutes.

Make sure you meet the above requirements

Inquire Now

2 Attend an Open House

(Recommended, not required)

Open houses provide an opportunity to:

- - - Learn more about the program.
    - Ask questions about admissions, coursework, and career pathways.
    - Meet program faculty and staff.

If you have attended an Open House: Go to Step 3

If you have NOT attended an Open House:
Register for an upcoming session here: Register Now >>

3 Prepare and Gather Documents

Gather all your documents:

- - - Upload Transcript

- - - Upload Letters of Recommendation

- - - Required Confirmation of Dental Experience (50 hours): Download

- - - Preceptorship site Letter of Intent: Download

4 Complete the Dental Therapy Application

You must complete the application in full, including uploads of required documents.
Submit the official program application form:
Dental Therapy Application Form

Under Program Information section, Anticipated Start* - Choose SUMMER 20XX.

Under Program Information section, Primary Program of Interest* - Choose Dental Therapy Program.

Review Process

Applicants who complete the admissions steps will:

Be reviewed based on admissions requirements.
If eligible, be invited to a formal interview.
Competitive candidates will receive provisional acceptance.
Full acceptance is granted only after successfully meeting all secondary review criteria (immunizations, health insurance, background check, drug screening, etc.).