Career questions tagged dental-hygienist
When becoming a Dental Hygienist what are some things you may go through that aren’t the easiest? #Spring25
As a senior attending Needles High School, planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas I have decided to continue my education with Dental. I am not entirely sure how current Dental workers handle with inconveniences but I will love to learn so I can be prepared. #Spring25
How hard was it to start your careers in dental hygiene after graduating college?
I am starting my prerequisites for dental hygienist and then persuading the dental hygienist program. I just wanted to get a feel on how long and how hard it was after graduating college to actually find a career in the field.
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.
What programs or jobs are recommended to make becoming an Orthodontist easier?
I am a sophomore at Antwerp Local Highschool. I am interested in the dental field, specifically orthodontics though. I would love to go to college (or participate in programs or internships) within the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
What was the hardest part of becoming a Dental Hygienist?
Does the schooling ever get easier? I feel as though I am just trying to survive each day, week, semester, year, etc. #Spring25
What is the most challenging part of becoming a Dental hygienist? The schooling, the job itself, not enough time to spend with family, etc?
Hi! I am curious on some of the things that may make being a dental hygienist a less desirable job, to see if I can overcome these things or do I have no chance at all? I am a sophomore and am homeschooled. I plan to go to UH Manoa for the dental hygiene course. I would like to know more about the responsibilities of a dental hygienist to see if it's a fit for me! thank you to all who answer!!
What do I do? I need advice please.
Hello, I'm here to receive some advise and just motivation. I need y'all to be 100% real with me. I'm 20 and I really want to pursue my dream of going to dental school and being a dentist but I keep holding myself back and just plan on doing dental hygiene. The perquisites for dental school scare me so bad I feel like I'm not smart enough to go through that path. I've been doing community college and I feel like I'm wasting time switching majors just to avoid my dream. I just need some advise please. Also let me know what majors would be good for the pre-dental track.
What are some things I should do in the first two years of college to prepare for dental school? What activities/extracurriculars look best on resumes for dental admissions?
Things that can be done while taking classes
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.
What is dental school like? Is it complicated?
I am a sophomore in high school and have been interested in maybe being a dental hygienist. Currently I am an A's and B's student with an occasional C when a class is hard. I am curious on what schooling would look like If I continued to want to be a Dental hygienist.
What is a good way to narrow down jobs I don't like and truly find one I enjoy?
I have been wondering for a long time for a job that I will really enjoy doing for the rest of my life. I used to want to be a nurse, but have discovered that it isn't the job for me. Now I have been sort of thinking about being a dental hygienist, again but I still don't know if I will really enjoy it.
How do I know If being a dental hygienist is a job that I will enjoy doing?
I am a sophomore in high school. I enjoy playing sports and I am also very social. I have recently considered being a dental hygienist but don't know if it is something that suits me.
Should I apply for a dental assistant program?
Would it be a good idea to go through dental assistant program if I plan to go into dental hygiene program?
where can I find more information bout dental assistants instead of Google?
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what college class do I need to take to become a dental hygienist I am curtly a high school junior. some high school classes help me in college? .......?
Science is not my strongest subject, but I think that working as a dental hygienist would be a great fit for me professionally. It meets a lot of my job needs in terms of fixability, salary, and work environment. I'm doing research right now and would appreciate your assistance.
is becoming a dental hygienist hard and if it is. what are some hards?
the test, getting into schools, or trying to find a job. is it true that the test is 9 to 12 hours long? what are something advice you would give to someone is not great in science.
What bachelors degree should I go for?
I want to become a dental hygienist than get my bachelors and than become a dentist!! I'm not sure what bachelors to major in... help!
What Steps should I be taking next as a high schooler to become a dental hygienist?
I am in the 10th grade and I am considering going into the medical field as fast as I can. I am considering becoming a dental hygienist due it only requiring at least an Associate Degree and I will be able to obtain next year if I am able to succeed in running start. What are the next steps after high school that I should be taking to eventually becoming a dental hygienist? And is there any programs or schools in Washington state that I should consider going too?
Out of these careers, what is the best?
If you are a PA, MA, NICU Nurse, Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant, please help me decide which of these I should pursue. I dont want to spend a lot on education but also make a good amount of money. So please let me know how much money and time I would spend on school for each, and how much will I make. Thanks.
What do dental hygienists specialize in?
what specific classes are needed for a dental hygienist? And how long does schooling take?
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.
How much does an starting out Travel Dental Hygienist make monthly?
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What is the total number of years in school that one must take to finally become a dentist?
And also, once one becomes a dentist, how can I branch out and start my own clinic??
What would I do to become a dental hygienist or an ultrasound technician? (multiple questions in the description)
I am having trouble deciding whether I want to be a dental hygienist or an ultrasound technician. Either way, I am unsure of what I am meant to do to become either or. I was doing some research and they said I could just go to community college as you only need 2 years (associate degree) to become a dental hygienist (not sure about ultrasound technician) Is that true? Could I still go to a regular college instead and do 4 years to get my bachelor's? How many years would these professions take? What should I know before going into these fields? What college major would they fall into?
Hi I’m a 7th grader I want to be dentist can I have more advice about dentist.?
How do I get better at being a dentist.
How do you know if dentistry is for you? How can you get ready for this path as a rising senior in high school?
What are the pros and cons of dentistry( Like in education and day to day life)?
Starting the new semester I've decided to major in Dental Assisting and hopefully achieve my Certificate/Associate. What are some possible study habits I can maintain to help me be successful in the DA program?
I've been on the Dental Hygeine Waiting List for almost two years now, and I've decided to go back to school for Dental Assisting to get my foot in the Dental Field. With working a part-time job in those two years of waiting I am nervous going back to school and I currently struggle with procrastination, so what are study habits I can build along the way?
What classes should I take in high school if I want to become a lawyer, dental hygienist, or ultrasound technician?
I am going to be an 11th grader this upcoming school year and I was wondering what classes I should take if I wanted to become a lawyer, dental hygienist, or ultrasound technician. I am unsure which profession I would like to go into but these are definitely my top choices. I wanted to know which classes I could take in high school to enhance my learning in these lines of work. This upcoming school year my electives will be AP psychology and business law & management. I'll have 4 elective classes for my senior year and I can change my upcoming ones if needed. Lastly, I wanted to say thank you for taking time out of your day to read this and to help me out, it is much appreciated.