How to become a dental hygienist?

i have my BS degree in computer programming from my country, and i don't know how i shoud apply for the dental hygien AS degree? and i want to know how long it takes for me, and what are the steps i should take.

How to become a dental hygienist?
IT's a two year program.


You will need to take pre-reqs like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy %26amp; phisiology. Your Econ, Soc, Written %26amp; Oral Comm should transfer. You also need a psych. course.





Then comes the Core courses. It's a great field, do it if you have time to devote to all the studies you need. Be prepared for waiting lists, some schools have 4 to 5 year waiting lists.
Reply:go to school and get a degree in dental work.
Reply:You will have to go to collage and then to training. You will need a high school diploma.
Reply:first make sure yer teeth r really clean!!!!!!! LOL
Reply:so dont waist time...find a good job
Reply:go to the school find out the course program and how long it runs..probably lil less than two years since you allready got you core courses finished.
Reply:Some dentists will train their own dental hygienists if they have the time. So formal training isn't always possible.
Reply:Your Local Community College...Find a program go through like everyone else. But why would a programmer go into a field that deals with people's mouths all day.
Reply:research the dental schools in your area on the internet . then go and apply at the school of your choice.
Reply:Here's the web site for Colorado School of Dentistry.





http://www.uchsc.edu/sod/units/acadAdm/p...





They'll have a similar website for any programs that are in your area.

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