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By:Brittany Elizabeth Moore
Published on 2015 by

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference between selective admissions and non-selective admissions dental hygiene program attrition rates. Admission to dental hygiene programs is predetermined by class size, therefore applicants must meet the criteria to either be considered for selection or to be put on a wait list for entrance. Dental hygiene programs want to retain their enrolled students and maximize their student successes, therefore it is imperative to validate current admissions practices that help reduce attrition rates. Methods: A researcher-designed online survey was developed and sent to the directors of dental hygiene programs across the United States. The survey, comprised of 17 questions, examined what components are used in the programs that use selective admissions, and if there are any factors that may help eliminate or reduce the possibility of attrition once the student is accepted into the dental hygiene program. It also identified institutions that do not utilize selective admissions and evaluated their student's attrition rates. Results: There was a 30% response rate to the survey. The results showed that there was no statistical difference in attrition rates when selective or non-selective admissions criteria is used in dental hygiene programs (year 2011 p=.435 and year 2012 p=.784). The significant findings reject our null hypothesis. Results of this study also showed baccalaureate degree dental hygiene programs have higher completion rates than associates degree dental hygiene programs (2011 p=.002 and 2012 p=.005). Conclusion: Evidence suggests that baccalaureate degree dental hygiene programs have less attrition compared to associates degree dental hygiene programs. The findings in this investigation may assist states to evolve their entry-level dental hygienists to be baccalaureate prepared, rather than associates degree prepared.

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