Immunizations - Accepted students need to provide vaccination records and/or immunity to the following infectious diseases: Hepatitis B, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, and Varicella. Students
must also demonstrate they test negative for Tuberculosis (TB). Admitted students need to begin confirming their immunizations as soon as they accept their position in the program.
COVID-19 Vaccination: Dental hygiene students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exception. At this time, program clinical placement sites are allowing students with accepted exceptions to
continue to work, learn, study, assist, observe, or volunteer in their healthcare settings, however this could change in the future.
Criminal background checks and drug testing - The program requires students to complete a criminal background check and drug screening after acceptance. Please note, this drug screening will check for drugs that contain, amphetamines,
barbiturates, opioids, benzodiazepines and marijuana. If you are taking any prescribed medication that may contain these drugs you will need to meet with the program director before completing the drug screen. If you have concerns about
your background and success in the program, please attend an informational session to discuss your concerns with program faculty.
If you have a criminal history, we strongly encourage you to call the program director at
503-491-7128 and/or the Oregon Board of Dentistry at 971-673-3200 and inquire about whether or not licensure is possible in your situation. It is often handled on a case-by-case
basis at the time of licensing application, so do not wait until you have completed your education only to find that you may be ineligible for licensure, which is required for employment.
Orientation for accepted students– A mandatory program orientation will be held for accepted students in late spring / early summer each year. Attendance is required.