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If you're interested in people, health, and have good hand-eye coordination, you might consider a career as a dental hygienist. You need to have a high school diploma before applying to dental hygienist programs, but there's a steady need for dental hygienists and it's a great career for those with the right skill set.
Dental hygienists assist dentists in caring for patients' dental health. The specific tasks that hygienists may perform vary from state to state. But typically hygienists assist with patient evaluation and diagnostics, record and chart keeping, perform checks for oral cancer and gum disease, remove plaque and calculus from patient's teeth, provide fluoride treatments, expose, create molds and take impressions of patients' teeth, process and interpret dental x-rays and images, assist in administering anesthetic or nitrous oxide, mix ceramic and amalgams for fillings, place temporary fillings in patients' teeth, and educate patients regarding dental health and hygiene and nutrition.
In order to be a dental hygienist, you must first earn a degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university, then pass a written national board examination administered by the American Dental Association's Joint Commission on National Dental Examination, and a clinical exam in order to earn a license to practice. At that point, a dental hygienist is listed as either RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist or LDH, Licensed Dental Hygienist, depending on the state that issues the license.
Before applying to an accredited dental hygienist program at a college, you must have a high school diploma. You will also need to take one or more standardized college entrance exams. Different schools will require the SAT or the ACT. Most schools offer a two-year Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene, but there are schools that offer a four-year Bachelors degree, and even an M.S. graduate degree in dental hygiene. The ADHA offers a list of schools with accredited dental hygienist programs.
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How entertained is dental hygienist training?
Dental hygienist training is not supposed to be entertaining or fun, rather it is supposed to be an academic training regiment to become a dental assistant.
Where can I find dental training to become a hygienist in Boston, Mass?
you can visit http://massdha.org/ to find dental training in Boston, Mass. To find information about training to become a dental hygienist in Boston, Mass, go to www.massdha.org/.
Can I get dental hygienist training online?
You can get dental hygienist training online at: www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/dental_hygiene.php No, you must get certified and trained at a real college or institution.
In Canada can I get dental and hygienist training?
Yes. There are many schools to choose from in different areas of Canada. Here is a link to a directory of Canada Dental Hygienist training programs http://www.trade-schools.ca/programs/dental-hygienist.asp
Would it be better to start training as a dental hygienist or try to become a dentist?
There is a definite advantage to dental hygienist training. This will allow you to experience first hand, what the world of dentistry is like. The cost of training for a dental hygienist is much lower, and the amount of time invested is much less, than dentistry. Once you have this experience, then your decision will be much more clear.
What is the pension of a dental hygienist?
The pension of a dental hygienist can vary from job to job. Some dental hygienist do not receive a pension plan at all.
Where can I go to dental hygienist school in the Austin, Texas area?
The University of Texas has a hygienist program obviously. You can also get training at Austin Community College.
How much does a dental hygienist earn in Dubai?
salary of dental hygienist in dubai
How many hours do you need for dental hygienist training ?
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos097.htm has a lot of information on dental hygienist training. You will need a degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a State license are required for this job. A high school diploma and college entrance test scores are usually required for admission to a dental hygiene program.
Where can I find dental hygienist schools?
You can find some dental hygienist schools with this website: http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/health-careers/article/how-to-become-dental-hygienist
Who works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits?
Dental Hygienist)
Where can I find a good dental hygienist training program?
You need either a 2-year or 4-year degree in dental hygiene. It varies based on state and dental office preferences. http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/health-careers/article/how-to-become-dental-hygienist has a great deal of information.
