I hope you get a lot of people around the country answering, as it completely depends on geography.
For example, a hygienist right of school here in New Hampshire starts at around $30/hr. There may be benefits included in this, tho' at my office there aren't really any benefits.
This sounds like a TON of money if you're from, say, Mississippi or Iowa, but then consider that a $125,000 home (like a starter, two bed, 1 1/2 bath etc) in those states would probably cost you twice that or more in New England, Minnesota, Pacific NW etc.
There are websites that can help you compare what wage you should make based on local cost of living!
Good luck!
How much dental hygienist make hourly?
A lot.
Reply:the average is 35 in the Chicago region . some make more a few make less the time in the field doesn't always make much difference.
Reply:Do a zip code search at http://www.careerbuilders.com or http://www.monster.com or http://www.payscale.com
Mine is making 42.50 an hour, plus bonus, after 13 years.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Is a dental hygienist make alot of money and is it a good job to take for a career.?
Not in England .
Everyone from the Queen down has poor teeth .
Is a dental hygienist make alot of money and is it a good job to take for a career.?
our hygienist charges £22 a session and does two sessions an hour don't seem like a bad job to me work it out for yourself
on an eight hour day
Everyone from the Queen down has poor teeth .
Is a dental hygienist make alot of money and is it a good job to take for a career.?
our hygienist charges £22 a session and does two sessions an hour don't seem like a bad job to me work it out for yourself
on an eight hour day
If a dental hygienist had ugly teeth would you still want her to clean your teeth?
If her teeth isn't that straight but its a little white would you think she has ugly teeth and a crown in her front teeth.
If a dental hygienist had ugly teeth would you still want her to clean your teeth?
not straight and a little white doesn't mean she has ugly teeth! If she has no teeth whatsoever or rotten down teeth, then that's another story. Sometimes a little crooked is cute. And a little white means she has natural teeth, not over bleached. She prob prefers to be natural than fake looking. She's fine. Looks like u have more of a prob with it than she does. Maybe she thinks the same of ur teeth?
Reply:No, why?
Reply:ohhhhhhhhhhhhh please NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo coz they ll use the same powder and chemicals as they use for themselves..so u ll get just like them...yukh
Reply:Yew!!! No way. That just shows she doesn't take good care of her teeth!!!
Reply:well maybe she was too usy cleaning other ppls teath to clean her own still yeck though
Reply:Yeah I would want her to clean my teeth who cares about her teeth and maybe she does have a crown in the front why is it your concern do you want one...SMILE your teeth are beautiful so why care about hers...
Reply:Well, obviously, she didn't do her own teeth, so you shouldn't be worried like "She can't whiten, straighten, and fill in her own cavities" because that's just not the case. She probably wants veneers, but dentist are very busy, so she probably can't take two days off to even get them, because when one of her patients has a toothache, she knows it needs to be taken care of, because toothaches can lead to death.
Reply:Is she cleaning hers or yours? I think judging her based on appearance is wrong in this case, she's cleaning your teeth. Your not asking for teeth like hers. Until I knew her - walked a mile in her shoes as they say, I would be so shallow and judge. My first ortho when I was a kid had bad teeth, I remember my Mom even asked why he had never done anything. He had felt he was too old at that point. In the end, their teeth don't matter. Its all about you. But isn't it always?
If a dental hygienist had ugly teeth would you still want her to clean your teeth?
not straight and a little white doesn't mean she has ugly teeth! If she has no teeth whatsoever or rotten down teeth, then that's another story. Sometimes a little crooked is cute. And a little white means she has natural teeth, not over bleached. She prob prefers to be natural than fake looking. She's fine. Looks like u have more of a prob with it than she does. Maybe she thinks the same of ur teeth?
Reply:No, why?
Reply:ohhhhhhhhhhhhh please NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo coz they ll use the same powder and chemicals as they use for themselves..so u ll get just like them...yukh
Reply:Yew!!! No way. That just shows she doesn't take good care of her teeth!!!
Reply:well maybe she was too usy cleaning other ppls teath to clean her own still yeck though
Reply:Yeah I would want her to clean my teeth who cares about her teeth and maybe she does have a crown in the front why is it your concern do you want one...SMILE your teeth are beautiful so why care about hers...
Reply:Well, obviously, she didn't do her own teeth, so you shouldn't be worried like "She can't whiten, straighten, and fill in her own cavities" because that's just not the case. She probably wants veneers, but dentist are very busy, so she probably can't take two days off to even get them, because when one of her patients has a toothache, she knows it needs to be taken care of, because toothaches can lead to death.
Reply:Is she cleaning hers or yours? I think judging her based on appearance is wrong in this case, she's cleaning your teeth. Your not asking for teeth like hers. Until I knew her - walked a mile in her shoes as they say, I would be so shallow and judge. My first ortho when I was a kid had bad teeth, I remember my Mom even asked why he had never done anything. He had felt he was too old at that point. In the end, their teeth don't matter. Its all about you. But isn't it always?
As a dental hygienist, what have you experience in a way of evolution?
well, i have been in the business for 9 years and what i have seen as hygienist evolve is that that hygienist are given more duties. in many states now, it is legal for hygienist to administer local anesthetic. it paves the way more for the profession as a co-therapist rather than the "tooth cleaner". education and research regarding how gum disease is a direct link to heart disease and many other inflammatory responses in the body has finally broken ground to shed the light on that the mouth is actually connected to the rest of the body. for years, i have seen people blow off there oral hygiene because they figure that if they lose a tooth it's not a big deal, but we have seen much research to show us that maintaining a healthy mouth is just as important to our health than diet and exercise.
to me, these examples are evolution to a small degree as listed, but major milestones in out industry.
i hope this helps!
As a dental hygienist, what have you experience in a way of evolution?
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to me, these examples are evolution to a small degree as listed, but major milestones in out industry.
i hope this helps!
As a dental hygienist, what have you experience in a way of evolution?
You might have to edit this question to be more specific....
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Is a Dental Hygienist a doctor? Also, how long would it take to become one? What courses are req. in college?
There are 2, 4, and 6 year degrees in dental hygiene. None of them are medical degrees, as in an MD, so no, a dental hygienist is not a doctor. I believe you need to attend a community college or training school for that degree - it's not something you can major in at a typical 4-year college.
Is a Dental Hygienist a doctor? Also, how long would it take to become one? What courses are req. in college?
No, a dental hygienist is not a doctor. My sister-in-law doesn't even have an official degree and she has been working as one for about 7 years. She had someone take her in and train her.
Most places aren't going to do that unless you are extremely lucky. I believe that most places require a bachelor's degree. Just type in dental hygienist schools in yahoo search bar - and you'll come up with what you need.
Reply:No not a doctor. It typically takes a bachelors degree (4 years) to become one.
Is a Dental Hygienist a doctor? Also, how long would it take to become one? What courses are req. in college?
No, a dental hygienist is not a doctor. My sister-in-law doesn't even have an official degree and she has been working as one for about 7 years. She had someone take her in and train her.
Most places aren't going to do that unless you are extremely lucky. I believe that most places require a bachelor's degree. Just type in dental hygienist schools in yahoo search bar - and you'll come up with what you need.
Reply:No not a doctor. It typically takes a bachelors degree (4 years) to become one.
What is the difference between a dental assistant and a dental hygienist.?
$$$ AND THAT'S ABOUT IT.
What is the difference between a dental assistant and a dental hygienist.?
licensing and schooling, assistant does not scale and clean teeth
What is the difference between a dental assistant and a dental hygienist.?
licensing and schooling, assistant does not scale and clean teeth
Anyone whos a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant?????
I'm planning on getting my degree in both and am curious . . how do you enjoy it and what classes did you have to take for your degree? is the pay decent?
thanks!
Anyone whos a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant?????
From what I have learned, some dentists would rather have a hygienist right out of school that they can train themselves as opposed to getting an assistant that has worked for several years and then try to transfer over.
I am actually looking into the dental hygienist certification and have interviewed with a couple of dental offices that told me they would rather have the hygienists because they are more likely to stay after being trained. An assistant in the hygienists program will not have as flexible of a schedule while they are in school and are more likely to leave once they have completed their education.
In my area:
Dental Assistants earn- $12-16 per hr
Dental Hygienists earn- $ 30-35 per hr
Reply:I know a friend who is a dental assistant. She only has GED (no college ed) and got lucky with the job. She has been working with the same dentist for more than 10 years and makes $13 an hour. You have to stand for long hours and deal with patients who are not polite.
Reply:You don't need both certificates. Dental assistant is less pay and quicker to get certificate without taking pre-requisite courses. Dental hygienist school takes 2 years after you take a year of the pre-requisites like anatomy, you need good grades to be accepted. With more coursework comes lot more pay, you can expect more than $45k/year. Go to www.salary.com to check out the salaries from different states.
thanks!
Anyone whos a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant?????
From what I have learned, some dentists would rather have a hygienist right out of school that they can train themselves as opposed to getting an assistant that has worked for several years and then try to transfer over.
I am actually looking into the dental hygienist certification and have interviewed with a couple of dental offices that told me they would rather have the hygienists because they are more likely to stay after being trained. An assistant in the hygienists program will not have as flexible of a schedule while they are in school and are more likely to leave once they have completed their education.
In my area:
Dental Assistants earn- $12-16 per hr
Dental Hygienists earn- $ 30-35 per hr
Reply:I know a friend who is a dental assistant. She only has GED (no college ed) and got lucky with the job. She has been working with the same dentist for more than 10 years and makes $13 an hour. You have to stand for long hours and deal with patients who are not polite.
Reply:You don't need both certificates. Dental assistant is less pay and quicker to get certificate without taking pre-requisite courses. Dental hygienist school takes 2 years after you take a year of the pre-requisites like anatomy, you need good grades to be accepted. With more coursework comes lot more pay, you can expect more than $45k/year. Go to www.salary.com to check out the salaries from different states.
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