Dental Hygienist - i need info about it.?

Like i'm thinking of a major that i can do for college and i heard this one being good in money and it wont take that long.





In brief i will really thank you if you can give me more info about this carrer and if i could also become a dentist after i become a Dental Hygienist.





Thanks :)

Dental Hygienist - i need info about it.?
dental hygienee is a great career, if it is something that you really like and are interested in. The thing about dental hygien programs that do not include a regular bachelors degree is that they really are only good for dental hygiene.


As far as time goes, as long as you can get into a program, it takes at least 2 years. However, it is hard to get into many programs so there is often a waiting list. After you get in and graduate, you still have to pass the boars after. Another thing that you need to think about is that because it is a licensed profession, you can only work in the state that you have a license. If you want to move to somewhere else, you will have to take that states tests. The states all have different laws and things that the hygienist can do, and you will have to be educated about those things.


Also, while it is only a 2 yr program, you will have to keep up with new information with continuing education programs. Many employers will pay for these classes, but not all of them will. If you do not keep up with these and get enough credits each year, you can loose your license.


Over all, its a great profession, but not something you should choose because its quick in school and makes good money. Its a lot of work and you have to love people and working with them and care about their health or it wont be worth what you can make.


Best of luck in whatever you choose!
Reply:OK my friend is going for that and you basically have to get an associates degree in applied science. So you already know that that takes at least two years. You also have to be excepted into the program. Not many people are excepted due to more people applying than slots. Keep in mind that you also have to do prerequisites and things like that even before you can turn in a form to apply for the program. I'm really not trying to discourage you I was just giving you the details. If you want to do it then go for it.
Reply:I searched around and found a nice short article on this - basically you get a simple bachelor's degree, then take a 2 year course on dental hygiene. The pay is about $28/hr which isn't too bad at all imho. good luck!

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