Dental Hygiene School

Hello Lady with Questions,
After applying to 4 schools, I got to see what every school's interviewing process is. Lake Washington was a panel interview. It was pretty intimidating. Each interviewer (there were about 6) took turns asking me questions. Then, I had to answer and they took notes. None of them smiled. :)
First, though, all the scheduled interviewees had to write an essay. The topic was about eye-hand coordination and three examples of when in life you got experience with that... I was accepted to Lake Washington.
Shoreline: Panel interview, much less intimidating; the interview wasn't difficult, especially since they gave me the questions they'll be asking about 15 mins prior to the interview. I did not get accepted to Shoreline but was an alternate #6, and about a week later, they called me and offered me a spot. The staff there was very friendly.
Seattle Central was a group interview. Weird process, and I didn't get in. I was an alternate #12. I did have some issues with the director, so it may have been personal... Don't know. I don't think Seattle Central is a school I'd want to attend..

QUOTE who="lady with questions in Sammamish, Washington"]Ms Butterfly13 as the knowledgeable voice with experience- since you applied to 4 schools, would you mind telling me if you interviewed at shoreline cc or lake washington tech school or seattle central cc, and if so were they group interviews(if so how many people?), was there an essay test for each school? Also did you attend the open houses for the schools. Were there any questions that were revolved around dental assisting procedures? Were there any questions that were asked by all schools? What schools were you accepted in and why did you choose Pierce? ( I am sooo sorry if the last question was too personal, I hope it didn't offend you in anyway)

Also girls, have you recieved your status from any of the schools yet?

Thank you butterfly13 for the detailed reply!
Lake Wa. sounds scary...what kinda questions did they ask? (dental assisting/dental procedural knowledge?, hygiene knowledge?, their school knowledge?, or was there more of the hypothetical if you were an animal what would you be- those weird psychology questions? )
I ask because I get veryyy nervous and im shy...so in interviews i always freeze up n panic...n all the wrong things come out...if there is a way to mentally prepare myself for it...like i know my dental assisting knowledge is great so i am more panicking about questions like the pyschological questions you know?

Did you attend any of the schools open houses...and did that help? I am invited to two open houses on the same day...trying to figure out whether i should go or not or what...

Thanks again for all the detailed help! I vote you for president too!

lady with questions in Sammamish, Washington said: Thank you butterfly13 for the detailed reply!
Lake Wa. sounds scary...what kinda questions did they ask? (dental assisting/dental procedural knowledge?, hygiene knowledge?, their school knowledge?, or was there more of the hypothetical if you were an animal what would you be- those weird psychology questions? )
I ask because I get veryyy nervous and im shy...so in interviews i always freeze up n panic...n all the wrong things come out...if there is a way to mentally prepare myself for it...like i know my dental assisting knowledge is great so i am more panicking about questions like the pyschological questions you know?

Did you attend any of the schools open houses...and did that help? I am invited to two open houses on the same day...trying to figure out whether i should go or not or what...

Thanks again for all the detailed help! I vote you for president too!

I have an interview on 16th at LWTC. waiting for ohter schools' interview invitation now....did you, Lady, get any answers from shoreline or seattle central yet?

Have you read the other forums..do you have any idea of what the hygiene situation is like...DON'T go into dental hygiene...there are no jobs, the market is saturated. You will end up with huge debts and no way to pay them off. PLEASE read the other forums. We can't all be wrong..PLEASE, before you invest a ton of money...READ and HEED!

Hi Waterbug, As I've said before, "good advice falls on deaf ears"....Those continuing to pursue the field of D.H., seem to listen to the "positive" advice and disregard the "informed D.H.'s" , MANY of us, not just us, that are trying to let them know the reality of our field = saturated...hard to find consistent work/hours/days, good offices that pay us a decent wage, and don't short-cheat...but, they will continue...have your say, as others will have too....

lady with questions, what is your email address? i have a detailed email i can send you, but this message board has a 2000 words limit (tried to load it but it wouldn't fit)

thanks

Butterfly13, you have no idea how thankful i am for you :) Really, thank you so much for taking the time to reply! My email is

curioustiffy@gmail.com

Thanx a million!!!!

Ravensmum....get that in writing, please!! Have you read all the postings on Dental Hygiene? Please, please do. The market is saturated. I get tired just trying to get this message out. Please read all the postings, hygiene is NOT the field to get into. If these DDS don't hire you, you will have an enormous debt and NO JOBS! We are all in the same boat..full time jobs whittled down to part time, DDS having to close a day or so because people have no work and no dental insurance, private hygiene schools flooding the market, economic downturn. It just goes on and on.

These DDS may have great intentions, but does the market support what they would like to do? Can they afford to hire you?

There is NO JOB SECURITY anymore. 2 years ago things were quite different, but they are the worst ever at the moment. I think hygiene will look quite different in the future. No high pay, just a job and mediocre pay at best. You will be paying a huge amount of money to attend school. Make da*n sure these DDS give you the money beforehand...or better yet, get them to pay the school directly. And what about your living expenses and books etc. Please rethink things if they are not willing to comply.

Please, read. Then sit down with the phone book and start calling DDS to see who is hiring. See for yourself. Don't just take people's word - research before you continue.

Well, with much respect, perhaps the areas that your trying to find work, is saturated, but that is not the case in this area, and if you're unhappy with your job situation, perhaps it's time for you to pursue another career that will bring you more security and satisfaction. Of course, I have done the research before I invest 20K into school! Of course, I have spoken with dentists in my area. Perhaps the problem is that you lack the expanded duties like anesthesia administration, or restorative licensing that may make you more of a valuable asset to dentists. In Washington State, hygienists can start up their own practices without relying on a dentist. Have you thought of doing that? Perhaps that's not an option in your area. Perhaps it is your negative attitude that you seem to portray in every single one of your posts that you presenting to potential dentists. I and all the other hopeful hygienists appreciate your warnings of the doom and gloom of the situation, but I think its more productive for all of us, if we use this forum to support each other and encourage us to get those expanded function licenses and BA degrees so that when those full time jobs do arise, we will be the most appealing candidate to a future employer. (Holy crap are the comments about this post going to be brutal!)

ravensmum in Seattle, Washington said: Well, with much respect, perhaps the areas that your trying to find work, is saturated, but that is not the case in this area, and if you're unhappy with your job situation, perhaps it's time for you to pursue another career that will bring you more security and satisfaction. Of course, I have done the research before I invest 20K into school! Of course, I have spoken with dentists in my area. Perhaps the problem is that you lack the expanded duties like anesthesia administration, or restorative licensing that may make you more of a valuable asset to dentists. In Washington State, hygienists can start up their own practices without relying on a dentist. Have you thought of doing that? Perhaps that's not an option in your area. Perhaps it is your negative attitude that you seem to portray in every single one of your posts that you presenting to potential dentists. I and all the other hopeful hygienists appreciate your warnings of the doom and gloom of the situation, but I think its more productive for all of us, if we use this forum to support each other and encourage us to get those expanded function licenses and BA degrees so that when those full time jobs do arise, we will be the most appealing candidate to a future employer. (Holy crap are the comments about this post going to be brutal!)

BC RDHs are awesome! They have many expanded duties & the ability to open practices. Unfortunately they have the 365 day rule & a very low fee guide. BC was a huge advocate for the degree & UBC offers fabulous education. FYI, you can check out the BC RDH fee guide by googling it. It's sad.

ravensmum...like you & a good majority of RDHs I have yrs of experience as a DA & OM/receptionist. Good for you for wanting to go into hyg but the field is VERY saturated & there will be all the unemployed or underemployed RDHs competing for jobs that you will be. Don't kid yourself that there may be jobs available for you when you graduated. Fields get saturated when it is known that jobs are available there. You keep advertising jobs are availble in the Washington area, how long do you think it will take before people start relocating there for those jobs? It certainly happened here in Alberta/ Calgary. As for expanded duties, many dentists don't give a rats a**. Ypu've been in the field long enough to realize DENTISTS ARE CHEAP!! You are just entering the RDH field, don't assume you know what is going on until you actually are in it. I'm hoping in 2-4 years the filed will improve but there is no guarantee. Have you started saving so you can open your own practice when you graduate? Most DAs, myself include, are surprised how different RDH is as compared to what they conceived it to be. Remember, right now you are an outsider looking in. I wish you the best for your future.

Ravensmum...Please be assured that I am not being negative but only realistic, and I'm sorry that you see it as such. I have been in the field for 14 years, and as smile in Calgary says, as well as many, many hygienists - whether they be new or experienced....THERE ARE NO JOBS! I do everything that hygienists are allowed to do..and have worked independantly withing a community health setting with our First Nations...I have done as much as I can with hygiene. I KNOW THE FIELD WELL. And I would be MORE than happy to support you with your decision, if there was something to support you for. THAT is the message we are all trying to get out to you and other prospective students...THERE ARE NO JOBS!!

I also don't think the DDS give a rats a** whether you have a degree or a diploma...so unless you thinking about getting into an admin. or teaching position in the future..I wouldn't spend my money.

I also believe that some DDS are cheap..but in this financial climate, a lot of DDS are HURTING!! Ravensmum, if they are not getting the work, how the h*ll do you think they are going to pay their staff???

As I said before, PLEASE get what those DDS promised you in WRITING! Take the program, but make sure THEY pay for it as they promised. DON'T end up in a situation where you have huge debt and no or a very part time job after.

Another test of the market is to phone Temp Agencies in your area. In mine, THEY have NO work to temp out!! One won't even take our names anymore, there are so many of us looking.

I would not be leaving the field of hygiene if this recession/saturation hadn't happened. Yes, I am bored with it, but it was a good job generally speaking, and I would have stuck with it.

Please don't take what I have to say as negative. As I have said, I would gladly support you in your choice, if I honestly felt that you had a chance. I also support what smile in Calgary has stated..you are on the outside looking in...wouldn't we know better??

ravensmum in Seattle, Washington said: Well, with much respect, perhaps the areas that your trying to find work, is saturated, but that is not the case in this area, and if you're unhappy with your job situation, perhaps it's time for you to pursue another career that will bring you more security and satisfaction. Of course, I have done the research before I invest 20K into school! Of course, I have spoken with dentists in my area. Perhaps the problem is that you lack the expanded duties like anesthesia administration, or restorative licensing that may make you more of a valuable asset to dentists. In Washington State, hygienists can start up their own practices without relying on a dentist. Have you thought of doing that? Perhaps that's not an option in your area. Perhaps it is your negative attitude that you seem to portray in every single one of your posts that you presenting to potential dentists. I and all the other hopeful hygienists appreciate your warnings of the doom and gloom of the situation, but I think its more productive for all of us, if we use this forum to support each other and encourage us to get those expanded function licenses and BA degrees so that when those full time jobs do arise, we will be the most appealing candidate to a future employer. (Holy crap are the comments about this post going to be brutal!)

Apparently so, from your negativity toward a soon to be D.H. colleague...you have a background that is more in our field than many others who are choosing this field..now. You have been in a dental office in different capacities, so you have more of a chance of getting a position than others...maybe, already offered one??? If those choosing this field who don't have an "in", in our field, think that the jobs are there and they'll have no problem...well, we are just offering our experiences too...not everything is positive and rosey in our field...so, allow all to say what their experiences are..fair to you and all others

Hi guys...I have recently applied to 8 of the 9 programs here in WA and I'm just bouncing around to the different schools for the next stage of the process. I just got back from Clark College's orientation and was really impressed. I have also been invited to Pierce College for their testing, CBC for a group interview, and LWTC for an interview. I haven't heard from SCCC, EWU, YVCC, or BTC yet.

I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice on what to expect at Pierce College, Columbia Basin College, or Lake Washington Tech.??? Also, has anyone heard from SCCC or EWU??

I would appreciate any advice or tips from anyone!! Thanks :)

All I'm saying, respectfully, is that at this very moment, there are 23 job postings for hygienists in the seattle area, so even without an "in", there are plenty of opportunities in this area. If you did a search for jobs in engineering, manufacturing, nursing, teaching, accounting, or basically any other job, you would not find that many opportunities listed. Yes, finding a job after graduation might be tricky, but finding ANY job right now is tricky, but after looking at job postings in my area, the odds are in the DH's favor. Why not play those odds?

Hi Ashley,
I asked the very same thing, and on a previous post, Butterfly13 gave some really great insights on the testing process at Pierce. Check out that post :o)

Hi ravensmum - listen, I have no personal reason for saying what I have to you, or anyone else going into the dental hygiene field. Why would I care...I don't know you? It doesn't matter to me, really, that you are going to spend an enormous amount of money to go into a field that is in huge flux.

We are all just warning you that it will not be what it has been. It will, and has been reduced to mediocre to low paying JOB. It is no longer a career, if it ever was one.

I'd really like you to stop 'advertising' those job postings...they are going to be gone so quickly it will make your head spin.

I wish you the best. I still caution you to go back to those two DDS and have them pay your tuition...you've said they would - have them financially commit to your future, and there definately will be a greater likelihood that you will have a job when you grad.

Ravensmum....thanks for your response! I had already read your post, but was hoping for some more insight into the other schools. I'm wondering where I can find the book that would have study guides for the space relations test? Have you received invites to other schools?? I'm still waiting to hear from SCCC & EWU (those are the remaining schools that have interviews I think). I hate the waiting process!! I'm not a patient person :)

It's hard to know exactly what to study as far as the spatial testing, but I found an ebook on spatial relations, and it had some really good exercises and practice tests. Hopefully, that is what the actual testing is going to be like. I have received my invite to Pierce, which was the only school that I applied to this year. It's torture waiting!! I'll see you at the testing next Saturday :o)

i received email from Shoreline that I did not get accepted for interview. Hopefully, I can do well on my LWTC interview. Anyone knows if Seattle central send invitation letters by email or mail? Good luck to all who have interview or test!!!!

I have heard nothing from SCCC, or Eastern Washington U. yet, does anyone know when they will let u know if ur accepted or not...i heard that all the schools call u on the same day...but not sure when exactly.

Lady with ?'s in Sammamish, Washington said: I have heard nothing from SCCC, or Eastern Washington U. yet, does anyone know when they will let u know if ur accepted or not...i heard that all the schools call u on the same day...but not sure when exactly.

SCCC told me they will be setting up interviews sometime later this month...they dont seem very organized and/or on top of things too me, I haven't been too impressed with them. EWU does interviews in April I think. I have yet to hear from either of those schools as well. Most of the schools will notify us (most likely by mail) by friday April 16th, which means we will know that following week. Good luck!!

EastAshley did seattle ccc call you or did you have to call them? I have tried calling no one answers...n they dont seem on top of it...did they tell you when the interviews are to be conducted since later this month is just around the corner...are they gonna call us the day of the interview and say hey come in at this time we want to interview u...lol who knows also i heard some people mentioning that schools will call you to let u know if u got in..but i think everyone else will get a letter...whoever didnt make it...goodluck to us! This process is grueling.

And i went to open houses for shoreline n lake wa. and i actaully asked both schools about job placements...and i got similar answers from both...its getting tougher to find jobs..and lake wa actually said that last year was the first year the graduates of the program were having a hard time finding a job...ive heard the same thing from two seattle central graduates too who are unemployed...I really really really hope thats not the case for when we are done with school...its been alot of hard work to get here and finally apply n now that we are at this stage to hear that is just frustrating...this economy needs to get better for the sake of everyones teeth!

Lady with ?...you can't know how much HOPE your post has given me...FINALLY, the schools are starting to tell you the truth, and it's about time. They have been criminal in NOT telling you. Thank you for your post!!! There is hope that others will listen to you and decide to follow another profession.

As far as the market improving while you are taking the program...remember, a) the market is hugely flooded
b) people are still losing their jobs
c) dental offices are closing or starting to close at least a day a week thereby reducing the number of jobs available
d) the economy is NOT stable.

Do you really think that the economy will stabalize, that people will start working and regaining their dental insurance, that DDS will start to make money and that the glut of hygienists will be absorbed into the work force...in 18 to 24 months???

I think not. Listen to your intuition, please.

lady with questions in Sammamish, Washington said: Thank you butterfly13 for the detailed reply!
Lake Wa. sounds scary...what kinda questions did they ask? (dental assisting/dental procedural knowledge?, hygiene knowledge?, their school knowledge?, or was there more of the hypothetical if you were an animal what would you be- those weird psychology questions? )
I ask because I get veryyy nervous and im shy...so in interviews i always freeze up n panic...n all the wrong things come out...if there is a way to mentally prepare myself for it...like i know my dental assisting knowledge is great so i am more panicking about questions like the pyschological questions you know?

Did you attend any of the schools open houses...and did that help? I am invited to two open houses on the same day...trying to figure out whether i should go or not or what...

Thanks again for all the detailed help! I vote you for president too!

I second that big thank you! I have a Shoreline interview on March 18th and am so nervous. That's good that they give you the q's 15 min prior, that way you can prepare yourself. Again, a big thank you to Butterfly13! One more thing, what q's should I ask the interviewer (panel)?

lady with ?s in Redmond, Washington said: EastAshley did seattle ccc call you or did you have to call them? I have tried calling no one answers...n they dont seem on top of it...did they tell you when the interviews are to be conducted since later this month is just around the corner...are they gonna call us the day of the interview and say hey come in at this time we want to interview u...lol who knows also i heard some people mentioning that schools will call you to let u know if u got in..but i think everyone else will get a letter...whoever didnt make it...goodluck to us! This process is grueling.

And i went to open houses for shoreline n lake wa. and i actaully asked both schools about job placements...and i got similar answers from both...its getting tougher to find jobs..and lake wa actually said that last year was the first year the graduates of the program were having a hard time finding a job...ive heard the same thing from two seattle central graduates too who are unemployed...I really really really hope thats not the case for when we are done with school...its been alot of hard work to get here and finally apply n now that we are at this stage to hear that is just frustrating...this economy needs to get better for the sake of everyones teeth!

Lady w/ ?'s....no, SCCC did not call me, I called them. Omi (who drives me nuts) told me that the interviews will be later this month and that they haven't called about them yet. I have no idea how they will contact us, I've just been under the impression that it will be by mail because that is how most of the other schools are doing it.

As far as job placement goes, I think it also depends on the applicant. Some people are more ambitious and know how to find what they want/need more than others. I've spoken to many hygienists througout my observation & volunteer work I've done, and I've never heard that its overly saturated here in WA...they've never had a problem finding a job!

Hi eastashley, I hope the employment sit. is still good in WA when you become licensed. As far as "more ambitious and know how to find...." not really a TRUE statement. Many KNOW the ins and outs and how to present themselves, esp. in this market...you learn to read the staff, Dr., etc. in a market such as it now exist in our field...you will see when looking in 2+yrs...get back to us on your strategies when you have employment...it's a whole new ballgame in 2010 and beyond....

eastashley...please watch how you word things. I am reading that you believe the hygienists that don't have jobs are not "ambitious". I don't know how you came to this conclusion...how long have you been a hygienist..oh, yes, you haven't even started the program yet. I think you probably will be eating those unfortunate words sometime in your future. Please be respectful and kind. We are all far more experienced than you in this field, and maybe it would be to your betterment if you actually read and heeded the kind advice given for free.

To both "exp in Exeter" and "waterbug100", this is a forum that was initiated to help dental hygiene students come together to assist eachother with the DH application process. Please save your negative comments for another forum. I DO know what I am talking about, and I would appreciate it if you would stop bullying people and allow us to speak to eachother without your constant responses to topics that do not involve you. Thanks...and good luck in a job that you obviously dont enjoy! The rest of us dont need to absorb your bad attitudes and are actually excited about this field!!

Now, back to what this forum was created for...Lady with ?'s...I just received an email from SCCC and it stated the following: "The Selection Committee is performing the Pre-Selection process and will inform the top applicants on March 24, 2010 by email the time of their scheduled interview. Interviews will be held on April 7 & 8. Should you be placed in the top ranking and selected for an interview, please be prepared to attend on either Wednesday, April 7 or Thursday April 8, 2010. The interviews will be scheduled in the afternoon". Good luck!! :)

eastashley...at least you're reading our posts..and maybe some of what we are saying will hopefully sink in. Please understand that this has nothing to do with attitudes or excitement about being a hygienist..it is about being real. A post by lady with ?, in this forum, should make you take a second to wonder about what you are about to commit to. It talked about the fact that the schools are now telling prospective students that there are very few, if any jobs. Take care, and good luck.

exp in Exeter, New Hampshire said: "And now back to you"....silly, ....Those attending, any D.H. schools don't need an online "back to you...."from you. Those who've applied to different programs, will contact the schools or be contacted about the status of their applications and acceptance...

You have too much time on your hands. We've got your message....thanks! I was helping someone who had a question about when a school was going to be contacting them, so maybe you should take this extra time you have in your life and apply it to an attempt to look for a job? Have a lovely day :)

Oh eastashley! How much enjoyment your last few posts have given me! It's hard to explain to some unemployed hygienists that job situations are different all over the country. How is it that someone in New Hampshire can be the employment expert in Washington state? How is it that someone from BC, where they hire improperly trained hygienists can know the situation here, where graduation from an accredited school is a requirement?
We have all worked our butts off trying to get accepted into this program, and that decision is a wise one, especially during this economy. I would much rather work a part time job that pays $50/hour rather than working full time making $20. Education is always a good investment. I wish that exp in NH and waterbug would "fill us in" on what their new and WAY BETTER career choices are now? Are you planning to work in plumbing, or maybe you're going to work at a grocery store? What's your great plan?? Everyone else on this forum, has a plan, and that is to become SUCCESSFUL hygienists. If that is not your goal, then please refrain from posting on this forum. I'm sure there's a forum somewhere for the disgruntled and unemployed.

ravensmum in Seattle, Washington said: Oh eastashley! How much enjoyment your last few posts have given me! It's hard to explain to some unemployed hygienists that job situations are different all over the country. How is it that someone in New Hampshire can be the employment expert in Washington state? How is it that someone from BC, where they hire improperly trained hygienists can know the situation here, where graduation from an accredited school is a requirement?
We have all worked our butts off trying to get accepted into this program, and that decision is a wise one, especially during this economy. I would much rather work a part time job that pays $50/hour rather than working full time making $20. Education is always a good investment. I wish that exp in NH and waterbug would "fill us in" on what their new and WAY BETTER career choices are now? Are you planning to work in plumbing, or maybe you're going to work at a grocery store? What's your great plan?? Everyone else on this forum, has a plan, and that is to become SUCCESSFUL hygienists. If that is not your goal, then please refrain from posting on this forum. I'm sure there's a forum somewhere for the disgruntled and unemployed.

Thanks ravensmum...I couldn't agree more!!

Hey everyone in Washington State, I just found 15 jobs for hygienists on craigslist. Just incase anyone is looking for full-time, part-time or on-call work.

ravensmum in Seattle, Washington said: oh for heavens sake! enough already!

Breathe... and let others offer advice, experiences, opinions without the putdowns....read without belittling...we are all on here to give our experience...O.K.?

we've all read your experience, which has been negative. I'm simply stating the facts in my area. I'm sorry if my positive approach to DH bothers you.

Hi exp...just found this on another forum..thought it was quite revealing - this is from a dentist:

"Dentists allowed dental hygienists to control their own actions for some time, and you see what it lead to? Their wages are through the roof, which is hurting the business. Doctors and dentists are two different things, dentists are businessmen, doctors employees of the government, two completely opposite perspectives."

I had to laugh..he spells in our quite clearly - dentists are BUSINESSMEN! Amen to that. Just as we all have experienced - the bottom line is $$!

A message to all those prospective dental hygiene students - you are NOT going out into the HEALTH FIELD - you are going to work in BUSINESS, if you can find a JOB!

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"We have all worked our butts off trying to get accepted into this program, and that decision is a wise one, especially during this economy. I would much rather work a part time job that pays $50/hour rather than working full time making $20. Education is always a good investment."

ravensmum - this is exactly what will NOT happen in your future. You will not have a part time job paying you $50.00 per hour. I would bet my life on that.

I respect the fact that you worked hard to get accepted into your program...but take the course with your eyes wide open. Education IS always a good investment..but do you know how many Bachelor of Arts grads there are with no job prospects? It's a bad joke. You have to be smart in your choice of what to study, and hygiene is not a smart choice, especially in THIS ECONOMY!

I keep bugging you on this forum because I would be remiss in NOT letting you know. We feel a responsibility to the new people coming into our field. You are being fed pap. What was, is no longer.

To keep supporting each other in a dream world is not helpful. Would rather believe a lie than to know the truth?

Just staying on this dental hygiene forum is like sticking your head in the sand...it is a dream. It doesn't exist any longer. THAT is the truth.

Hey Butterfly- Do you remember if you got your scores immediately after taking the computerized space relations test at Pierce? Thanks!

Thank you to the administrator for stepping in. This forum is meant for its original purpose. And to exp. in exeter and waterbug, we appreciate your intent and we understand what you are trying to say. Thank you for your advice. I, myself, am not going to waste anymore time going back and forth with you guys about this.

Ravensmum, are you preparing in anyway for the space relations test at Pierce?? I dont understand how that type of test has ANYTHING to do with the field of DH! But oh well, gotta do it right? :) Are you interviewing at LWTC? Or going to CBC group interview??

eastashley in Bellingham, Washington said: Thank you to the administrator for stepping in. This forum is meant for its original purpose. And to exp. in exeter and waterbug, we appreciate your intent and we understand what you are trying to say. Thank you for your advice. I, myself, am not going to waste anymore time going back and forth with you guys about this.

Ravensmum, are you preparing in anyway for the space relations test at Pierce?? I dont understand how that type of test has ANYTHING to do with the field of DH! But oh well, gotta do it right? :) Are you interviewing at LWTC? Or going to CBC group interview??

I found an ebook on spatial relations, but I don't know if it's really doing any good! I only applied to Pierce b/c I'm doing micro in the spring. I'll see you next Saturday!

just got my testing scores back from Pierce today. It's going to be hard waiting the weekend until we get our letters! Good luck everyone!

Hey Ravensmum,
Let us know if you got accepted! If so, I'll see you at Pierce! :) I will be in my second year when you start! It'll be a fun journey.

In Reply to Lady with ?'s most recent post second paragraph

I just wanted to reply to your second paragraph. I am going to start the dental hygiene program at Mt. Hood CC (Gresham, OR) this Fall 2010. It was a lot of HARD work for me to get in, but now Oregon has 9 schools open for Dental Hygiene (that I know of) and I got in my 2nd time trying with no difficulty at all, also my friend who is in a similar situation as me (never worked in the dental field and has finished her pre-reqs) got in easily as well on her FIRST TRY this year, I don't know if that's because less people are applying or because there are so many schools open. I feel the same way as you! I am still going ahead with DH and hope that it gets better in the near future (This has always been my career choice, so I'm going to stick with it)!!! I also asked Mt. Hood the same questions about job openings and placement when at the interview and they told me that the graduates last year are having a really hard time finding work, most had to move away and only work part time a lot of them havn't even found work at all. I don't think they would have mentioned this if the question wasn't asked, but I'm still glad to know! Good Luck to all and don't be discouraged if this is the field you love! If not you might think of doing something with more job openings and less saturation :)

I got accepted into Pierce!! See you soon butterfly!

Thank you for your post Ashly...I hope people read it, and listen to what you've said.

Hopefully people are beginning to 'get it'. There will be less people applying because word is finally starting to get out that there are very few jobs - and that's why you got in so quickly.

I hope you've made a good decision for yourself.

"Hi, I am very concerned because I am graduating from dental hygiene school in one week, and I feel the choice I met was the worst. I am very depressed because dental hygiene school is so hard, way more intense than other programs, but I don't see a lot of opportunities in this field. I was young and inexperienced when I chose the profession, and when I was in school I continued because of pressure from my mom, who also had the mentality that this was a great profession... but the more I learned, the more I saw the reality, and I am so depressed, I don't even know what I want to do with my life any more. I feel hopeless."

I hope you don't end up feeling like this poster does. It's heartbreaking, and you can read how devastated she is. Really think about your decision. If DH picks up in the future, then maybe give it another thought..but now, it's not the way to go and it doesn't change the job availability because you've always dreamed of being a DH. Reality is reality.

Congratulations, ravensmum!! You must be very excited!
Are you going to the Lakewood or the Port Angeles location?
One of my classmates lives in Fox Island and if it is Lakewood, you may be able to carpool with her :)

You'll be glad you're at Pierce though. It's one of the best schools in WA.

hollymdc97 in alpharetta, Georgia said: Hello everyone, I am an EFDA at an office right now. I really want to go to hygiene school but, I cannot afford to make any less money than I am now in order to live. :o) Any suggestions on how to attend hygiene school and still work at a job that will allow me to continue to pay my bills??????

Hello Holly,

I need to take the HOBET, can you tell me where you took yours? (I am in GA as well)

-Thanks!-