Career questions tagged dental-hygiene


Can you become a dentist right after finishing dental school or is specialization needed ?
17 year old, high school senior, about to be in college for major in biology

How well will my career choice support the life I wish to live?
Going into dental hygiene. Not envisioning an overly luxurious lifestyle, but a comfortable and worry-free one atleast. And, I know being comfortable in this economy is hard anyway.

What is the most rewarding part of your career in dental hygiene?
I am a dental hygiene student in my 2nd year, and I felt inspired to pursue this career after hearing from a loved one that she was very satisfied with her choice. #Spring25

What is something that can prepare me to get into the dental field, especially like dental hygiene?
I'm in college getting a BA in Dental Hygiene. I have some experience from a Dental class that I took in high school. I want to know what all there is to know about the field. The mental, physical struggles. Google does provide information, but that's from a search engine and not from a known experience.

Can you describe a moment during your dental hygiene education or career that tested your commitment to the field, and how you worked through it? #Spring25
I’m honored to share that I’ve been accepted into the Blinn Dental Hygiene program! I’ve worked very hard to get to this point, and being accepted into this program means a great deal to me. Becoming a dental hygienist has been a goal of mine for a long time, and I’m proud to be one step closer. I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can stand out not only as a student but also in the field of dental hygiene. I want to do my best, learn as much as I can, and find ways to go above and beyond. Thank you so much for this opportunity and for supporting students like me.

How should I go about shadowing professionals?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and I am highly interested in dental hygiene. I am wondering how I should apply or contact some dental hygienist for a day to shadow their job.

where can I find more information bout dental assistants instead of Google?
"questions tips?"

Is dental school worth it?
I am interested in going into the dental field, but dental school costs so much!! I was wondering if you guys think it is worth it. How much would you think it would cost for both undergraduate and dental school? So is it worth it??

Why is a dental hygiene course so short compared to other difficult careers when it is such a high demand job?
I am very interested in becoming a dental hygienist, but from what I heard it’s a high demand-competitive position. At the end is it worth all of the sleepless nights? I will still fight for my dream of becoming a dental hygienist some day.

Was becoming a dental hygienist time consuming?
I am currently a dental assistant.

How can I success in my field, I’m studying to become a Dietitian. Dietician is STEM job ?How can I study and what tips to do well in my classes. Do you any practice tests for me to become a registered dietician ?
How can I success in my fields ? I am studying to become a registered dietitian, my job considers STEM job ? Do you have any practice tests for me to become a registered dietician. Do I need to get master degree for this job ? How can I do well in my classes. I have heard t become a registered dietician is not easy.

Do you think it is worth going to the Dental School for the amount you’re getting paid?
Hi my name is Jessycka I am in eighth grade and I am a middle schooler wanting to become a Dentis but I don’t know if it’s the right career path for me. I would like to know more about it to see if that’s the choice I would like to make. Do you think it is worth going to the Dental School for the amount you’re getting paid? Overtime, is being a dentist worth the time?

How should I prepare myself for the process of becoming a dental assistant?
i need advice on what type of certifications or schooling i will need ?

What education should I get to become a Dental Assistant?
I'm a Job Corps student trying to become a dental assistant

Route to becoming a dentist…
What is the best route to become a successful dentist? What tips do you have about the journey, such as schooling and experience? Are there certain things I should be expecting or getting prepared for?

Is there any careers related to dental assisting I should consider pursing?
When it comes to becoming a dental hygenist i wanna know if the value rate of a hygenist up in the market right now

How do you like being a dental assistant?
I'm going into dental assisting, and I'm wondering how you are enjoying it.

What are the best ways at becoming a successful hygenist?
Im going to be starting college soon to become a dental hygienist and i've heard that becoming one can be very competitive. Besides getting good grades, what are some other ways to higher my chances at becoming a successful hygienist?

How do you become dental hygienist.
Do I have to get a masters degree to be a dental hygienist.

Does being a dental assistant help becoming a dental hygienist?
Does being a dental assistant help with becoming a dental hygienist? Such as the experience or maybe the employer you working with can assist you with tuition or beginner training.

What is Dental assistant pay?
What is the average salary for a dental assistant what can expect and what are ways I can improve pay?

What does a typical day look like for a dental assistant?
What does a typical day look like for a dental assistant both working hours and anything else that might be expected on a daily basis or even weekly and monthly?

Dental Hygienist Interview Questions
Hi! My name is Jenny and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the dental field, specifically a dental hygienist, for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment. 1. What do you do for work on a regular basis? 2. What was your biggest challenge when preparing to become a dental hygienist? 3. What skills are required to be a dental hygienist? 4. What is your favorite thing as a dental hygienist? 5. How many years of school did you have to do? 6. How has the career changed from when you started? 7. How would you describe the overall work environment? 8. What did you need to do to become a dental hygienist? 9. Why specifically a dental hygienist and not in any other dental specialities? 10. What caught your interest to pursue this career? 11. What is your favorite thing about your job? 12. What have you learned since the start of your career? 13. Did you always want to pursue in dental hygiene?

how many years are to become a dentist?
How many semesters are there and how hard are the semesters?

can I major in dental hygiene and take biology & when completed I will have what I need to apply for dental school to be an orthodontist ?
Also if I complete school for the dental hygiene is that considered being an undergraduate ?

What are some helpful tips or advice you can give to someone that wants to learn the trade of being an Dental Assistant?
I'm interested in dental assistant or dental hygiene

As a dental hygienist what do you like most about your job?
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What’s the first step into becoming a Dental hygienist?
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