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Do you have to have a college degree to become a dental hygenist?
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∙ 11y ago
There are a number of community colleges that offer this program of study, which is competitive. It is a two year program of study, once the student enters the professional phase of the program. How long it takes to complete the required prerequisites is up to the student.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoTo get a dental hygienist license contact a school that offers the courses. Review the job market for the field and the requirements. You do not need a college degree for this position, by you do need certification for that field.
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∙ 14y agoYou should obtain your undergrad degree. It's also helpful to intern with someone you want to work for.
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What schooling do you need in order to become a dental hygenist?
The schooling that you would need to become a dentaly hygenist is to complete a four year university and then maintain a masters degree and be come licensed.
If I already have dental hygenist training, will that help me train to become a dentist?
Having worked in the dental field will help you as you pursue a degree as a dentist.
Are there any trade schools in the Memphis area that offer Dental Hygenist training?
Concorde College offers an associates degree in Dental Hygiene at their Memphis campus. You can learn more at http://www.concorde.edu/programs/dental-hygiene.asp.
How does one obtain a dental hygenist certification?
Once you study to become a dentist assistant, you can then take an exam to become a dental hygenist. You can earn one by talking to your dentist boss and maybe he will tell you where and when to call and make an appointment.
How many years for associates degree in dental hygenist?
AA Degree = Two Years Can be a shorter time period if attending a school specializing in dental occupations and the classes are 'accelerated'.
im relocated to atlanta,i'm a Da, and want to become a hygenist,what schools or colleges offer this program in GA?
Georgia Perimeter College's Dental Hygiene Department
How do you get a dental hygenist certification?
Yes you can. To get a dental hygienist certification join any hospital or college related to your field. Educate your self their and you will get your respected certificate.
What kind of schooling and college degree one has to complete to become a dentist?
To become a dentist the person has to complete his high schooling firtst. Then he/she needs to join in the dental college to complete college degree.
Where can I find dental hygenist jobs online?
If you have your degree you can find local good paying dental hgenist jobs by googling "local dental assistant job". That's how I found mine.
What does DH stand for in dentistry?
It stands for dental hygene or dental hygenist.
Are dental hygenist jobs high paying?
The job as a dental hygenist is not considered a high paying job. It requires certification and is a lot of work. A dentist would be a high paying job but one must complete medical school to become a dentist.
What is the best school for dental hygienist training in the US?
There are several online dental hygenist programs available. Many of these programs are directed through a local college or University.
