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IDIT

Updated 13 hours ago

Scaling and arrestin for 4mm pockets? - 174 Replies

[QUOTE who="chris in Moreno Valley, California"]I recently went for my regular 6mo cleaning . I am new to the area I am a new patient to this...

still retired

Updated 13 hours ago

Commission VS Hourly Wage - 103 Replies

[QUOTE who="Dr. Truth in Lilburn, Georgia"]Ok people, let's take a deep breath and really look at what I am proposing. This commission concept seems...

Kara

Updated 1 day ago

Wages in Edmonton and Calgary - 85 Replies

Anyone know the wages for a dental hygienist in edmonton? I have recently moved and want to make sure i am asking for a fair wage.

ToothMonster

Depressed Dental Hygienist

After 2 years in the profession. I'm starting to feel very depressed on my situation as a Hygienist. Aside from the low work hours per week...

Ana RDH in San Marcos, California

Updated 2 days ago

How long is the process to get the FL license. I'm already licensed in NJ - 1 Reply

Hi! I'm an RDH in NJ and trying to get licensed in FL. Does anyone know how long the process takes? I'm sending the application this week. I need...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 4 days ago

Moving to NJ, help with NJ dental hygiene ethics exam - 4 Replies

Hi everybody, I am a licensed RDH in California and I am moving to NJ this summer, I need to take NJ Ethics exam, my questions are: is the NJ...

nicolebeach in st paul, Minnesota

Updated 5 days ago

Working Interview - 22 Replies

Hiya! Like many of you in the Central region, I cannot find a job either, so the decision has been made to move to another state. I have been out of...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 8 days ago

Regency Dental Hygiene Academy OR Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene - 9 Replies

Hello. Just got accepted from both RDHA and CADH. I was just wondering which school is better? I've listed some pro's and con's in both school...

viv in Loxahatchee, Florida

Updated 9 days ago

Florida dental hygiene: Computer simulated exam - 111 Replies

Taking clinical exam in December, but still need to take the CSE and law exam. Can anyone tell me how to study for the CSE. Contacted NERB and...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 10 days ago

Advise for Potential DH Student in GA - 92 Replies

Hi Everyone! I'm a student at Dalton State and I have recently changed my major from Pre-Pharmacy to Pre-Dental Hygiene. I want to enter a dental...

Isabella in Miami, Florida

Updated 12 days ago

Very interested in a Dental Hygienist career. - 13 Replies

Hi everyone! So my mother worked at children's dental office, I spent a lot of time there when I was younger. I have always deeply wanted to go...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 14 days ago

Foreign dentist - 1 Reply

I'm living in tampa now and I would like to work as a DH here. Where do I start ? I am a foreign trained dentist. Can somebody tell what do I need to...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 14 days ago

Dental Hygiene, Is it worth it? - 4 Replies

Hey all, I am currently a Freshman at a University working towards a degree in Human Biology to become a PA. Right now child support covers nearly...

Bryan in Mesa, Arizona

Updated 15 days ago

Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant? - 37 Replies

I am a single mother of 1 and workign two jobs to keep my head above water. I graduated with honors from high school but did not ever continue my...

LongTimeRRDH in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 17 days ago

Restorative Hygienist Ontario Salary - 5 Replies

I will be graduating from a restorative Hygiene program this spring and am wondering what the average salary is in Ontario, Canada. I understand...

cordovad@optonline.net in Succasunna, New Jersey

Updated 17 days ago

NERB Local Anesthesia Exam - 304 Replies

I am a licensed hygienist that is in the process of applying to take the NERB LA exam and I was wondering if anyone has any pointers on what to focus...

Elizabeth Nadler in Westwood, New Jersey

Updated 18 days ago

Process of Care Exam, WREB - dental hygiene - 59 Replies

Does anyone have any information about the process of care examination that preceeds the WREB? I have my license in California and graduated 2 years...

Isabella in Miami, Florida

NERB

I need to know what's the difference between NERB and NBDHE to get the license in Florida as Dental Hygienist, wich one of this exams have I to take?...

Candie in Seattle, Washington

Updated 20 days ago

Dental Hygiene School - 118 Replies

Hello, I just got rejected from the Pierce College dental hygiene program in Lakewood, WA. I've heard it's one of the more difficult schools to...

Isabella in Miami, Florida

Dental Hygienist

I would appreciate so much if somebody help me with my preparation for NBDHE, I have been looking for Dental Hygienist Decks from ADA, is a box with...

dhillon in Chandigarh, India

Updated 22 days ago

foreign trained dentists - 972 Replies

i'd like to persue a career in dental hygiene, i have dental degree from oversease, just wonder if there are any follow international dentists out...

PG in the Bay in San Francisco, California

Updated 25 days ago

ANYONE know anything about Chabot's RDH program? Applied there, went there, etc?? - 5 Replies

Hi, I was just wondering if Chabots RDH program is anygood? Was looking at their application process and point assesment formula-the max amount of...

VMK Chicago,IL in Chicago, Illinois

Foreign graduated dentist wants to enter in UIC ? Please help.

Hello everyone.I have a foreign dentistry degree and I'm making my mind to start studding for Toefl and Part 1 and 2.I tried to find a job as a...

V in Chicago,IL in Chicago, Illinois

DENTRIX Software courses in Chicago area ???

Hi.I live in Chicago and I am a foreign trained dentist.I would like u to write me if u have some information about Dentrix software courses in...

Jobless rdh in Houston, Texas

Updated 28 days ago

RDH in Houston, TX ONLY! Please comment. - 3 Replies

I've read a lot of posts from RDH all over the country. I notice a lot of people complaining in CA and Michigan, etc - and no offense but your in...

flosser880 in Madison, Wisconsin

Updated 28 days ago

Any DH happy with their career choice??? - 683 Replies

I'm seriously considering becoming a DH for several reasons: 1.) Great pay in my area 2.) Flexible schedule (a must for a single mom of three) 3.)...

Frustrated RDH in Nevada

Updated 29 days ago

Wondering how many of you get paid ONLY if your patient shows up. - 7 Replies

If you only get paid if the patient shows up are you getting paid for the first patient in the morning if they don't show? If you get paid...

SeoMaster in Ludhiana, India

Updated 29 days ago

Moving to Canada.. Canadian Board Exam Study Guide? - 17 Replies

Hey guys, I just finished taking my national boards here in Houston and I want to take the boards in Canada in September so I can move to...

DL in Hamilton, Ontario

Updated 29 days ago

U.S. National Board exam vs. Canadian National Board Exam. Same or diff? - 155 Replies

Hey, I am a Canadian citizen that is taking Dental Hygiene in Michigan. I have dual so i decided to write both the board exams for the US and Canada...

kimberleee88 in Alameda, California

WREB vs. California State Board [Dental Hygiene]

Hi. I wanted to know if anyone has taken WREB? I'm asking because I took the California clinical state board last October and unfortunately did not...

still retired in Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Attention Hygienists - 1 Reply

I am asking for fellow hygienist to contribute to an article I am writing to submit to various media outlets. I am a fellow hygienist sick of working...

NormaMtz in Fort Worth, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Concorde Career College - 491 Replies

Hello has anyone heard of Concorde Career College Dental Hygiene Program. It is a new program here in Memphis and I don't know what quality of...

Danmicsha3 in Vincentown, New Jersey

LA study guide

Could someone please email study guide for LA NERB ,taking in near future. Thank you so much. cm405@comcast.net

Beth Seda in Franklin, Tennessee

Updated 1 month ago

Remington College Dental Hygiene? - 4 Replies

Before I ramble on and on, is Remington College a good college for dental hygiene to learn how to become a dental hygienist? Like, would a dentist...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

THE GRAPH.... - 4 Replies

REALLY....who's posting this salary range? SO, inaccurate....please list the reality for RDH's in the field. We, the majority do NOT work FT...and...

Alex in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 1 month ago

Does anyone actually like being a Dental Hygienist? - 64 Replies

Hi, I have really been considering becoming a RDH, it sounds like something I would be really interested in and the pay isn't bad, and the schooling...

zza in Arlington heights, Illinois

Updated 1 month ago

Getting out of the dental hygiene profession - 394 Replies

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if any of you or anyone you know has left the dental hygiene profession and if so, what career did you chose? I am...

RDHCJ in Boston, Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

Getting adult patients to do a fluoride treatment - 4 Replies

Okay, yes I do make commission, but I'm a firm believer in fl2. I use a fluoride rinse daily. However, I'm having a difficult time getting patients...

RDHCJ in Boston, Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

Should I get in this field? - 5 Replies

I am thinking about going back to school and becoming a hygenist. Is it worth it? Forbes ranks it pretty high and they pay seems good. I have someone...

RDHCJ in Boston, Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

Selective Polishing - 1 Reply

Does anyone actually practice selective polishing?

Brandie Stephenson in Cincinnati, Ohio

Updated 1 month ago

Anyone Taking Expanded duties Anesthesia course in Sacramento this May? - 24 Replies

I am enrolled. Is anyone else going?

Holly in Orem, Utah

Updated 1 month ago

Private Schools Being Shut Down in Ontario - 9 Replies

Just a quick update as to what is happening in the Province of Ontario. As of 2010, there were 39 programs in Ontario---they have now shut down 10...

Danielle in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Updated 1 month ago

Practicing Hygiene without a LICENSE?!?!!! - 172 Replies

Is there any way I can practice Dental Hygiene without a clinical examination? I took CRDTS recently and barely didn't pass. Does anybody know if...

exp in Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

Dental Hygiene school - 58 Replies

Hi, I'm finishing up my prereq classes this spring (micro and my last chem class). I'm applying to schools for fall '09. Most of the prereq classes...

italia in Moreno Valley, California

Updated 1 month ago

International Dentist wants to attend in Dental hygienist school - 1 Reply

Hi everyone.I have a dentist's degree for Europe and I was wondering if someone has an experience or has an information what do I need,how long it's...

Candice

Updated 2 months ago

dental hygenist - 1008 Replies

hey guys, can anyone tell me what colleges can i apply to for dh, i live in brooklyn,ny

Jeremy Anchan in Edmonton, Alberta

Updated 2 months ago

Hygiene Degree - 632 Replies

I've graduated the hygiene diploma program seven years ago and I'm getting kinda bored with hygiene. I've been thinking about taking the completion...

Consuela RDH in South Bend, Indiana

Updated 2 months ago

WREB Anesthesia Exam - 74 Replies

I am getting ready to take the WREB anesthesia exam (written and clinical) in a couple of weeks. Any tips on what to study for the written exam? ...

Don in Lafayette, Indiana

Updated 2 months ago

Dental Hygiene or Physical Therapist Assistant - 47 Replies

Can anyone please give me an insight into which career field is better as far as job growth and career satisfaction. I am looking for a career change...

RDHCJ in Boston, Massachusetts

Updated 2 months ago

Dh license suspended - 4 Replies

We have a hygienist in our practice that had her License suspended 18 mos ago. Come to find out its because She didn't pay off her student loans. ...

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