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Most dental hygiene schools are very good. When choosing a school, be sure it is accredited and has a high pass rate on the national boards (greater than 90%).
Also, ask around to local dental hygienists in your area. They can recommend a good school and steer you away from poor ones.
What else can I help you with?
What is a good dental hygenist school?
There are plenty of good Dental Hygenist schools out there. Location and cost should play a key role in the choice taken. Take time to research every school that interests you.
Where can I find more information on getting dental hygenist training in Kentucky?
The best way to find a dental hygenist training school in Kentucky is to consult the admission advertisements appearing in different newspapers from time to time and the universities web portals.
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.
What does DH stand for in dentistry?
It stands for dental hygene or dental hygenist.
Where can I find information on dental hygenist salary?
The best way to find information on dental hygenist saleries is to do a search on the internet. You can also speak with someone at an office to see if they can give you any information a suggest a good place to start.
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.
Can you locate any dental hygenist jobs for me?
For a dental hygenist job you must have your board certifications. These jobs pay well though, so its worth the investment!
What is the difference between a dentist and a dental hygenist?
The key difference between a dentist and a dental hygienist lies in their education and scope of practice. A dentist is a licensed doctor (DDS or DMD) trained to diagnose and treat oral health issues. They handle more advanced procedures such as fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, and surgeries. Dentists also oversee treatment planning and can prescribe medications. A dental hygienist, however, focuses on preventive care. They perform professional teeth cleanings, scaling, polishing, apply fluoride and sealants, and educate patients on oral hygiene. Hygienists typically work under the supervision of a dentist and are essential in helping patients prevent dental issues. In short: Dentist = Diagnoses and treats Hygienist = Prevents and maintains Both roles are critical to patient care and oral health. — Answered by the team at Artman Instruments, specialists in high-quality dental and orthodontic tools.
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'.
Who works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits?
Dental Hygienist)
What are the two different methods of dental cleaning used by a dental hygenist?
coronal polishing and hand scaling
How long does it take to finish dental school?
Dental school takes anywhere from two to eight years going full time. If you are going to be a hygenist it will take about two years. If you are going to be a dentist it is more like eight years.
