Dental hygienist a good job?
Hey! I'm going into dental hygiene! It's not quite an $80 an hour job. More like $30-40 an hour starting out. But it's only gonna take me about 3 years to get my degree, and I will be making about 50k starting out... about as much as a nurse, and I won't have people dying on me or bleeding and throwing up all over me. That's why I decided not into Nursing! Dental hygienists are well paid, and contrary to what one person said on here, you actually can advance to other careers if you want to get your bachelors. I'm going into a program to get my associates so I can work while getting my bachelor's online. Eventually, I want to become a professor of dental hygiene or biology, maybe even be a researcher for crest like my friend is, or even work for the government to be a public health official. It's so exciting that that I can actually go into a lot of different careers after getting some experience in dental hygiene. And if I do love my career as a dental hygienist, I want to move into pediatrics! So much fun! And I don't think it is a "hard" career. Sure you have a lot of prerequisite biology and sciences to take, but once you actually get into the program, you are learning things to actually do your skill. And it shouldn't be any harder than those classes because re reqs are to weed out the people who wouldn't be able to handle hygiene school... so if you get into a hygiene school, you definitely will be able to handle the work they give ya! Oh, and it is actually up to your boss whether or not you get health insurance. A lot of hygienists only work part time, but some who work for bigger dental companies such as monarch dental (you know, the big companies), can actually work full time with benefits! It all just depends on where you live. But anyway, I think it's a great career with a lot of potential, good hours and a less stressful work place than other health careers. :] good luck! I say go for it!
Cosmetologist or dental hygienist?
I know that dental hygienist would be wayyy better off as a job but i think cosmetology would be really fun! How do i decide? I know that i can do either with no problem if i really try Anyone out there in school for either of those things??? Tell me what its like and if you enjoy it??
Do dental hygienists like their job?
Most Dental Hygienist love their jobs. If it is not a good fit, most will realize that while in school and make changes accordingly.Once they have gotten past all the licensing requirements, it is then on to finding a job. Sometimes that first job may not be the “perfect” fit, so it is then on to the next office. Once a hygienist finds a dentist and staff that is the right “fit” they rarely leave.Dental Hygiene is like any other job/profession. You will have your good days and bad days, good clients/patients and those who are, oh let’s just say, TROUBLE. For the most part DH is a career where we are able to educate and care for our patients and find great satisfaction in doing so.
How do you become a dental hygienist?
hi,o work as a dental hygienist, graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school with either an associate degree (most common), a certificate, a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree is required.You can search for accredited programs in the U.S. or Canada on the American Dental Association website.You also need a license from the dental board in the state in which you want to practice. After graduation, you will have to pass a written exam and clinical exam. Consult individual state dental boards to learn about specific requirements. The American Dental Association website features a directory of state dental boards.Dental hygienists typically do the following:Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teethApply sealants and fluorides to help protect teethTake and develop dental x raysAssess patients' oral health and report findings to dentistsDocument patient care and treatment plansEducate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctlyDental hygienists use many types of tools to do their job. They clean and polish teeth with hand, power, and ultrasonic tools. In some cases, they use lasers. Hygienists remove stains with an air-polishing device, which sprays a combination of air, water, and baking soda. They polish teeth with a powered tool that works like an automatic toothbrush. Hygienists use x-ray machines to take pictures to check for tooth or jaw problems. Some states allow hygienists with additional training, sometimes called dental therapists, to work with an expanded scope of practice.Dental hygienists help patients develop and maintain good oral health. For example, they may explain the relationship between diet and oral health. They may also give advice to patients on how to select toothbrushes and other oral care devices.In The End - Find Best Schools & Colleges In USA Today In This Website For Free - How To Choose A College - A Comprehensive Guide (It’s FAST & FREE – 3 Steps Only)How To Choose A College - A Comprehensive Guide
What is the career path of a dental hygienist? I've only seen young dental hygienists (i.e., under 40).
Dental Hygiene is a great career for women. The pay is above average and it is a very mobile career, which let me be able to follow my Navy husband and still work in my chosen profession.( I did have to take more State Boards as required.) I worked as a Dental Hygienist, full time, part-time and substitute, for 30 plus years before arthritis in my hands forced me to retire.As to your question, I have known many Hygienists who work until retirement age and past, however, many RDHs will opt to go back and teach (with additional schooling), become office administrators or perhaps become a dental supply sales rep., as the opportunities come available. I preferred working directly with patients.
How many hours do dental hygienists work?
Depends on where they work. Usually, RDH’s can work the hours they want.Government or clinic, probably 40 hours.Private Office: Anywhere from 20–40 hours although there are exceptions.My office was open 26–29 hours per week. I had an excellent RDH and she was well paid.If you have the chops. find a dentist who works 2–3 days a week and apply there. Show your patients love so they return regularly and you will be set for as long as you want to work.
What is it like working as a dental hygienist currently?
Dental hygiene is a very rewarding field. As a matter of fact, it was rated #6 as one of the best jobs to have by the Wall Street Journal. (source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424... ) I have been a hygienist for almost two years now and like most have been struggling with employment in these tough economic times with little experience to burden me from landing a good job. These past few years there has been an influx of dental hygienists which is leaving more hygienists than hygienist jobs and hygienists lobbying to close down some of the school programs to protect us but you just have to be aggressive in your pursuit for a job. I am not regretful at all for having chosen this field because all the advantages you mentioned are true but you do work your way up to them... You may start in a stressful unstable low paying job at the beginning (like a corporate dentistry chain) but as you gain experience you are more likely to be hired somewhere very stable and stress free (like a small private office). 45-50K is a livable salary, above the national average actually and some but not all employers do pay attention to where you graduated in the beginning. Private schools always look better. There is not much you can do with a bachelors other than become a teacher. You will not get paid more in practice with a bachelors, but to make more out of your license you can upgrade your dental hygiene abilities to RDHEF or RDHAP or other license types which allow you to do more and make more as a hygienist. One more thing for you to keep in mind is that you will need to attend lectures or online classes (a certain number of units every other year) to maintain your license.
What are the downsides of being a dental hygienist?
The big downsides are 1) you do exactly the same thing every day and 2) your earning potential is greatly curtailed and largely out of your control. My uncle finished hygiene school in his 30s and now that he's older his production is starting to decline. It's a great job for some who I saw single without kids or married with a working spouse. Otherwise you will probably be struggling to keep up financially. Some hygienists end up going back to school to get their DDS/DMD. If you are concerned about your career as a hygienist then go all the way and become a dentist. I almost went to hygiene school and I'm glad I got my DMD since I like doing general dentistry.