Admission to the Program

Special admission requirements apply. Interested individuals should contact the School of Allied Health advisor, Lynda Hernandez, at (907) 786-4894 to review procedures and requirements for admission.

Application Procedure

1. Complete the current dental assisting application and mail to:
   University of Alaska Anchorage
   Dental Assisting Program AHS 160
   3211 Providence Drive
   Anchorage, AK 99508-8371
2. Complete UAA approved English and Mathematics placement test. Contact Advising and Testing at (907) 786-4500 for testing times. If test scores are low, additional course work will be recommended to help you achieve your goal of completing the Dental Assisting program.
3. Two letters of recommendation sent to the Dental Assisting program (on the required forms) are mandatory. Preferably these letters should come from former or current employers or instructors.
4. The information listed above must be in applicant's file before they will be considered for admission in the program in the fall semester of the year applying.

Selection Criteria

Applicants with a complete file are selected for admission based upon their test scores, grades in high school and college, ability to complete the application process, and dental assisting experience. If test results are low and classes are recommended to improve reading comprehension levels, applicants will be advised and proof of successful course completion must be provided prior to acceptance into the program.

Expenses beyond tuition include but are not limited to: activity fees, uniforms, lab fees, student organization membership, immunizations, cost of Basic Life Support (BLS) class, licensure fees, and student health insurance.

Immunizations and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required prior to clinical participation. Adult, infant and child CPR certification and immunizations must be current throughout the program. Students must be free of tooth decay and active periodontal disease.