10/22/2025
Application Process
Applications for the Pitt Dental Medicine Titusville Regional Training Center Hybrid Dental Hygiene Program are accepted beginning on October 23, 2025, for the Fall 2026 Term that begins in August, 2026.
Applicants should consider the following key dates before making their application.
May 2025
Enroll for the prerequisites needed for the Fall 2026 Term
October 2025
Apply to the Hybrid Dental Hygiene Program through ADEA/DHCAS
January 2026
The prerequisites that you applied for in May will begin in January.
April 2026
Acceptance offers for the Hybrid Dental Hygiene Program will be sent to applicants
August 2026
Classes begin for the Hybrid Dental Hygiene Program Fall 2026 Term
Dental Hygiene Hybrid Timeline
Required Prerequisites
Applicants must successfully complete the following courses before entry to the program. A total of 31 credits are required. Students must achieve a final grade of C or better in general education courses: English Composition, Psychology, Sociology, and Communication Speech. Students must achieve a final grade of B or better in science courses. It is preferred that science courses be taken within 3 years of application. An overall college-level GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for program admission.
Foundations of Biology 1
General Chemistry 1 with Lab
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Microbiology with Lab
English Composition
Psychology
Sociology
Communication/Speech
Basic Admission Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Prerequisite Coursework
Successful completion of required courses (listed above with final minimum grade of B)
15 Hours of Job Shadowing
Complete at least 15 hours of job shadowing with a practicing dental hygienist. Submit Job Shadowing Form through DHCAS.
Virtual Personal Interview
After a thorough review of applications, selected candidates will be invited for a virtual personal interview with the Admissions Committee
Three Professional References
Applicants must submit three professional references who can speak to your qualifications and potential for success in the program
Applicant Essay
A personal essay outlining non-cognitive skills that will support your pursuit of a career in dental hygiene
University Supplemental Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of $35.00
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Lawrence Mauro, DMD, FAGD, MBA
Program Director
llm67@pitt.edu
412-624-1326
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Victoria Green RDH MEd MPH
Interim Program Director
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