Good Dental Hygienist Schools in Texas and Louisiana

I am a Jr. in High School and I plan to attend college for 4 years after that I plan to attend dental hygienist school in Texas or Louisiana. I currently do not know where I will reside but I would highly appreciate it if I could get honest opinions about school that are worth attending.

Keisha in Conroe, Texas said: I am a Jr. in High School and I plan to attend college for 4 years after that I plan to attend dental hygienist school in Texas or Louisiana. I currently do not know where I will reside but I would highly appreciate it if I could get honest opinions about school that are worth attending.

I graduated from LSU School of Dentistry program. I am familiar with University of Louisiana Monroe hygiene program also. Monroe always has above average National Board scores but both have great passing rates. The difference between the two is LSU has a more updated and spacious facility than Monroe. Monroe's program goes strictly by high GPA while LSU focuses on GPA and interview which gives you more of a chance to impress them. LSU now has two different locations for applicants to apply for in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The website is www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu for more info. Hope this helps you!

Flossy in Mesquite, Texas said: I graduated from LSU School of Dentistry program. I am familiar with University of Louisiana Monroe hygiene program also. Monroe always has above average National Board scores but both have great passing rates. The difference between the two is LSU has a more updated and spacious facility than Monroe. Monroe's program goes strictly by high GPA while LSU focuses on GPA and interview which gives you more of a chance to impress them. LSU now has two different locations for applicants to apply for in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The website is www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu for more info. Hope this helps you!

LSU is a much harder school to get into. I know, I have applied. Its very difficult. The school in Monroe is not as difficult. The GPA requirements for Monroe is not as high as for LSU. You basically need near a 4.0 (3.4 really) to even be considered for an interview at LSU. Monroe GPA requirements are around a 2.5. At least with Monroe, if all your application materials are in and you have at least a 2.5, you are most definitely granted an interview. If you don't have an extremely high GPA for LSU, you can basically forget it. I am just telling you what I know since I am from the area. I hope this helps you. The school website for monroe is www.ulm.edu/dentalhygiene/

Good luck with your future plans.

Keisha in Conroe, Texas said: I am a Jr. in High School and I plan to attend college for 4 years after that I plan to attend dental hygienist school in Texas or Louisiana. I currently do not know where I will reside but I would highly appreciate it if I could get honest opinions about school that are worth attending.

Monroe has a four year degree plan right there at the University so you don't have to worry about transferring. I wish I knew this, I wouldn't have wasted 4 years at another University before applying. The program is four years TOTAL. This includes the hygiene program. My advice, why do 6 years total when you can do 4 years altogether at 1 university?

Texas is a Crab,It has bad regulation and lower profiles teachers. Dental Hygiene in Texas dosn't worth the sacrifice. Look another state.

You do need at least a 3.0 or higher for an interview at LSU. ULM will give you an interview but chances of getting accepted are slim to none if you do not have a high gpa of 3.7 and above. You can do two years of pre-requisites at any university and then apply for a 2 year dental hygiene program for a total of 4 year Bachelor's Degree. You do not need an extremely high gpa for LSU because I did not and still graduated to become a Hygienist. Both ULM and LSU are great programs. Do not subject yourself to applying for just one program in Louisiana. There are about five programs in Shreveport, Monroe(ULM), New Orleans(LSU), Baton Rouge(LSU), and Lafayette,La(ULL/LSU). Apply for as many as you can and look up your own information for assurance in making the right choice. You can rest assure that there are plenty of jobs available for hygienist in Louisiana. Good Luck!!!

I talked to the head of the department at LSU recently, and K is right. For LSU, you do need at least a 3.4 to be recognized for LSU. LSU requirements increase every so often. A few years back the gpa requirement was a 3.0. You can try other schools as well. LSU is VERY, I mean VERY competitive.

Also, the schools in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, all operate under LSU, so the requirements are about the same.

POCKETS in Flower Mound, Texas said: You do need at least a 3.0 or higher for an interview at LSU. ULM will give you an interview but chances of getting accepted are slim to none if you do not have a high gpa of 3.7 and above. You can do two years of pre-requisites at any university and then apply for a 2 year dental hygiene program for a total of 4 year Bachelor's Degree. You do not need an extremely high gpa for LSU because I did not and still graduated to become a Hygienist. Both ULM and LSU are great programs. Do not subject yourself to applying for just one program in Louisiana. There are about five programs in Shreveport, Monroe(ULM), New Orleans(LSU), Baton Rouge(LSU), and Lafayette,La(ULL/LSU). Apply for as many as you can and look up your own information for assurance in making the right choice. You can rest assure that there are plenty of jobs available for hygienist in Louisiana. Good Luck!!!

If you don't mind me asking, how high was your GPA and how long ago did u graduate from the program? I am asking because the requirements are increasing in terms of gpa and the program is becoming even more competitive at LSU. Many other people that I know are going for the same program are applying or have applied and haven't got in. Sometimes it may take a couple of times to apply. I know many who have done that.

I have an interview this coming week at the University of Texas Dental Hygiene. Does anyone know or have a clue on what questions they might ask? I'm very anxious, excited, nervous, ect. I just want to prepare myself.

Thanks!

divapo in Houston, Texas said: I have an interview this coming week at the University of Texas Dental Hygiene. Does anyone know or have a clue on what questions they might ask? I'm very anxious, excited, nervous, ect. I just want to prepare myself.

Thanks!

Hi divapo,

They probably would ask you questions such as "Have you had any experience?", "Why did u choose dental hygiene as a career?"
Also, if they ask you if you have any questions, always have some prepared. You never not want to have questions because that will show them that you aren't interested. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Thanks for responding. I've looked at all Dental Hygiene websites and they basically say what you've said. I think I'm as prepared as I can get.

Pray for me, wish me luck, and everything!!! THANKS!

Blac cavity in San Antonio, Texas said: Texas is a Crab,It has bad regulation and lower profiles teachers. Dental Hygiene in Texas dosn't worth the sacrifice. Look another state.

I agree and they are so hard to get into. I mean come on, we're not trying to be surgeons!

I was wondering how your interview went a couple months ago? I am planning on applying this year and am worried about what they will ask. Can you help?

divapo in Houston, Texas said: I have an interview this coming week at the University of Texas Dental Hygiene. Does anyone know or have a clue on what questions they might ask? I'm very anxious, excited, nervous, ect. I just want to prepare myself.

Thanks!

What type of questions did they ask you on your interview?

What questions did they ask you on your interview and how was it all together?

Heather in League City, Texas said: I was wondering how your interview went a couple months ago? I am planning on applying this year and am worried about what they will ask. Can you help?[/QUOTE

Hi, by the time you reach the interview, it is very likely that you have been accepted, they are just basically making sure you are who you say you are. the hard part is getting the interview!! They will ask why you want to be a dental hygienist, and will ask questions about previous information you have given them about yourself. Be yourself, honest, confident and you will do fine.

Chelsea in Kenner, Louisiana said: If you don't mind me asking, how high was your GPA and how long ago did u graduate from the program? I am asking because the requirements are increasing in terms of gpa and the program is becoming even more competitive at LSU. Many other people that I know are going for the same program are applying or have applied and haven't got in. Sometimes it may take a couple of times to apply. I know many who have done that.

I got in ULM DH Program the second time I applied. I went into the program with a 3.3 gpa. It is very competitive but is rewarding at the end. ULM is talking about discontinuing dental hygiene, therefore the demand for hygienist will increase.

hi, i have a question, to get into hygiene school do you have to have a bachelors degree, or can you get in by having years of experience of assisting at a dental office?

rocki09 in Anniston, Alabama said: hi, i have a question, to get into hygiene school do you have to have a bachelors degree, or can you get in by having years of experience of assisting at a dental office?

No you don't have to have a bachelors degree prior to dental hygiene school. You can get an associates or a bachelors in dental hygiene. With the associates different schools have different pre-reqs.

How is it being a dental hygienist in the Texas area. Plan on moving there in a few years.

I plant to go to hygiene school in Texas, why is not worth it? Is it too hard? I am from texas, so it would be easier for me if I stay in Texas.

I plan to go to hygiene school in Texas, why is not worth it? Is it too hard? I am from texas, so it would be easier for me if I stay in Texas.

I plan to go to hygiene school in Texas, why is not worth it? Is it too hard? I am from texas, so it would be easier for me if I stay in Texas.

I do not know where in Texas you live, but I went to Tyler Junior College in Tyler and it's a great program! Successful passing rates on both National and Regional boards. You are definately prepared as an entry-level dental hygienist after graduating from TJC. I hear that both TWU and Baylor have really good programs as well, but I didn't research it very much b/c I knew I was going to Tyler. If you have any other questions feel free to ask :)

Hi, I just got invited for an interview at UT Dental Branch in Houston for dental hygiene...and I was wondering if anybody could give me any advice? My interview is in 2 weeks! I'm really excited, but also very nervous!! Any advice would be very helpful and greatly aprpeciated!! Thanks

Jessica B in Groves, Texas said: Hi, I just got invited for an interview at UT Dental Branch in Houston for dental hygiene...and I was wondering if anybody could give me any advice? My interview is in 2 weeks! I'm really excited, but also very nervous!! Any advice would be very helpful and greatly aprpeciated!! Thanks

Hey tell me how that went and what kind of questions they asked

the interview is on jan 29. trying to get some advice for it!! lol

Alyssa W in Shreveport, Louisiana said: I plan to go to hygiene school in Texas, why is not worth it? Is it too hard? I am from texas, so it would be easier for me if I stay in Texas.

I do not know where in Texas you live, but I went to Tyler Junior College in Tyler and it's a great program! Successful passing rates on both National and Regional boards. You are definately prepared as an entry-level dental hygienist after graduating from TJC. I hear that both TWU and Baylor have really good programs as well, but I didn't research it very much b/c I knew I was going to Tyler. If you have any other questions feel free to ask :)

i have a question!:)
i am planning on going to tyler for dental assisting!!! im nervous about it though.. is it hard to get into the program at tyler? (i dont make all A's.) and once im in, is it hard???!

anybody who graduated from tyler junior college's dental hygiene program???!
please tell me if it is hard to get accepted to. and once your in, is it difficult? please reply :)

Aly R. in Houston, Texas said: i have a question!:)
i am planning on going to tyler for dental assisting!!! im nervous about it though.. is it hard to get into the program at tyler? (i dont make all A's.) and once im in, is it hard???!

Hi, In any program you don't need to make all "A's". Try to prep for school...ie-get the main books if available now and read through them; google info, this is a very good resource for asking and getting answers to ?'s you can't find in a quick read of books , talk to DA's...it's a start...and, you are more likely to find employment with ben's compared to DH's!!! GL on your research...skip the DH program, check back with that in a few years, it is very expensive and the job market is oversaturated...not worth going into debt for DH. Many in DH also don't receive a ben. pkg compared to DA's. I'm not sure of the cost in your state, but up here in the N.E., DA training: $2,000 to $4,000. and DH is ridiculous (with little prospects, competition is also ridiculous...1-2 ads = 100 resumes easily...and cost around$40.000.+++ for the ed).

Keisha in Conroe, Texas said: I am a Jr. in High School and I plan to attend college for 4 years after that I plan to attend dental hygienist school in Texas or Louisiana. I currently do not know where I will reside but I would highly appreciate it if I could get honest opinions about school that are worth attending.

go to louisiana!

Which schools in Louisiana offer an Associate degree for Dental Hygiene?

PLEASE do your research beyond "your dream to be an RDH"...what the online articles, govt. and BLS say is NOT TRUE for our field. If you train as a "DA" to start you can see what the future holds from actually working in the dental field.....it's alot of money and stress to train in a field with minimal offering of work...plus, many DA's receive the ben's, vaca, etc...that many RDH's have to cover for themselves. Pay is getting to the "equal" mark and DH's don't get the comp DA's receive...rough road ahead for you in this field...giving you this experience from working in this field for 24 years...not worth the debt incurred...you can see this from many recent grads and soon to be grad's on here telling you their story. P.S. It is NOT the economy for the RDH, it is the oversaturation of this field now...get your feet wet in dentistry by becoming a DA, get a paycheck, see the working of offices (watch and listen to what the RDH experiences in practice)...does she have med/dent/sick and vaca days/ paid holidays/ CEU's paid for by the DR.???; many RDH's ON THEIR OWN FOR ALOT OF THIS...also, think now of your future 30 years down the road, when you might want to retire? Ben's :ie- IRA, retirement paid in by your Dr., NOT happening, your retirement is what YOU personally save on your own...think forward for your comfort in your older years....I say what I do because it is a struggle for many of us now...take what you need from this, and think out your decision...many in debt and no job to payback loans for school...things to think seriously about on your part.

exp in Epping, New Hampshire said: PLEASE do your research beyond "your dream to be an RDH"...what the online articles, govt. and BLS say is NOT TRUE for our field. If you train as a "DA" to start you can see what the future holds from actually working in the dental field.....it's alot of money and stress to train in a field with minimal offering of work...plus, many DA's receive the ben's, vaca, etc...that many RDH's have to cover for themselves. Pay is getting to the "equal" mark and DH's don't get the comp DA's receive...rough road ahead for you in this field...giving you this experience from working in this field for 24 years...not worth the debt incurred...you can see this from many recent grads and soon to be grad's on here telling you their story. P.S. It is NOT the economy for the RDH, it is the oversaturation of this field now...get your feet wet in dentistry by becoming a DA, get a paycheck, see the working of offices (watch and listen to what the RDH experiences in practice)...does she have med/dent/sick and vaca days/ paid holidays/ CEU's paid for by the DR.???; many RDH's ON THEIR OWN FOR ALOT OF THIS...also, think now of your future 30 years down the road, when you might want to retire? Ben's :ie- IRA, retirement paid in by your Dr., NOT happening, your retirement is what YOU personally save on your own...think forward for your comfort in your older years....I say what I do because it is a struggle for many of us now...take what you need from this, and think out your decision...many in debt and no job to payback loans for school...things to think seriously about on your part.

Yes...this is about the OVERSATURATION of schools and resulting DH grads. It is NOT just about the ECONOMY. Many have huge student loans with no job to payback loans to these 'quick grad schools'. Search out what is truly happening in the DH field BEFORE putting your money down. Schools are misleading about the 'numerous jobs' out there....

Hi 30yr VET,...schools are MISLEADING, as are "Govt., online articles and IMO those on here that have FT work with ben's they are in the minority and were very fortunate to obtain their positions, etc....AND their jobs are not safe either, even if they think things are great...there are practices that replace "us" on a whim, or after setting up smooth running DH dept.'s...and we have no re-course...very sad. It's really not the economy at all, if it were , we would have ups and downs with a few finding work, definitely oversaturation is the culprit....economy....IMO, NOT. How's work at your office lately? Have a good day ...

30 yr. VET...the above comment was not referring to you...you have a decent DR. to work for...more so, I was referring to the new who, lucked out....you've put in your time...and have found one of the gems...wish others could find thse offices....but, no one ever leaves....

exp in Epping, New Hampshire said: 30 yr. VET...the above comment was not referring to you...you have a decent DR. to work for...more so, I was referring to the new who, lucked out....you've put in your time...and have found one of the gems...wish others could find thse offices....but, no one ever leaves....

Dear EXP---oh for sure! I was agreeing with you when you said it was not about the economy....SO TRUE!.....this is all about having way too many DH schools 'pop up in the last five years' and flooding the market with all these grads..... You were bang on with what you said! I just sometimes want to re-emphasize it because there are some people searching here thinking "oh things will just turn around once the economy gets going again"....when NO>>>>it's not that! If there were 1000 dentists in a province or a state....and all of a sudden there were 5000 dentists in that same province or state....THEN people would "UNDERSTAND SATURATION OF A PROFESSION"....understand how ridiculous it is for all these DH schools to pump out all these grads....and how it affects the workforce IRREPARABLY.....
EXP....your words of wisdom....believe me.....i just hope we are saving some from the grief of huge loans with no job after graduation..... it may take shutting down a ton of schools, and ten years to absorb all the excessive grads......who knows.....

Hi 30yr. VET...Thanks! I've never heard the term "bang on...." sounds British...:-) I think we will get through to a few (very few) but at least they will not be in debt like so many others are...and not thinking "I'm different, I will find the coveted position with good pay, etc..." living in a crystal ball...wake up and smell the reality given here...stop asking the same ? about becoming "ONLY" an RDH....the run is over ladies and gentlemen...if you have money to burn , please don't burn it, send it to me...I could use more income....getting by is hard now and this is not the field of opportunity it once was! Sorry, but reality is real for DH.

I've been working in dental hygiene for 3 years. I really like my job, but alot of recent grads have had trouble getting jobs. We are constantly getting applications for DH jobs at my work, but I'm not going anywhere! My boss commented to me a few months ago that he didn't realize how many more hygienists there were then dentists in the state (Mississippi). And since we have to work for them... well,the word "saturated" is accurate for our field. Plus, it takes a dentist about 8 years to graduate, and (depending on a degree and program) only 2-4 years for a hygienist, AND there are more hygiene schools per state, so the number of hygienists looking for work is going up quickly, while the demand is slower growing.

Hi everyone,
I am currently attending delgado community college and im kind of worried about getting accepted into LSU's Dental Hygiene program. I currently have a 3.6 GPA and I plan on bringing it up to a 3.7/ 3.8 if I can, for me it feels impossible to make a perfect 4.0. I am also going to retake the ACT and try for a high score to make my application look as good as it possibly can. My question is do you think that the fact that I attend a community college might hurt my chances of getting accepted? I emalied someone at the dental school and personally asked them the same question and they told me it did not matter but, I still feel like it is going to hurt my chances up against people that attended universites. I am just curious to what everyones opinion is and if anyone got accepted into LSU and attended community college first.
Please get back to me asap so I can start thinking about transfering to a different school.

Thanks! and if you dont want to write back please email me @ mmartinez957@yahoo.com

M, Martinez in Marrero, Louisiana said: Hi everyone,
I am currently attending delgado community college and im kind of worried about getting accepted into LSU's Dental Hygiene program. I currently have a 3.6 GPA and I plan on bringing it up to a 3.7/ 3.8 if I can, for me it feels impossible to make a perfect 4.0. I am also going to retake the ACT and try for a high score to make my application look as good as it possibly can. My question is do you think that the fact that I attend a community college might hurt my chances of getting accepted? I emalied someone at the dental school and personally asked them the same question and they told me it did not matter but, I still feel like it is going to hurt my chances up against people that attended universites. I am just curious to what everyones opinion is and if anyone got accepted into LSU and attended community college first.
Please get back to me asap so I can start thinking about transfering to a different school.

Thanks! and if you dont want to write back please email me @ mmartinez957@yahoo.com

Hi, I would choose another major, unless you have a job set for 2+yrs. from now...go for medical not dental....or go for dentistry = Dr., NOT RDH....if your area/state has alot of positions, that's different, but , can't say what the DH situation will be when you graduate....please read further on here...maybe you can find other DH's from your state....govt, BLS, online articles...NOT RDH's...they do not know nor care about our future's...sorry, it's the reality of the Dental Hygiene field now....

Ms. Martinez, I graduated from LSU less than two years ago. When I entered I had less than a 3.5 and got in on the first try. I believe with LSU the interview can make or break you. If you explain why you went to Delgado instead of a university in your interview I don't think you would have a problem. Retaking the ACT is a bit much because they just want to see if you can handle a large course load and your desire to be hygienist. If you go online they give you a list of courses to take from each university in Louisiana. Try to shadow a hygienist to see if this is something you really want to do. If you love it then do it and don't be discouraged by other unhappy RDH's. There will always be more people to tell you what's bad than what's good. Fortunately for us, we live in a state where there are jobs because there is just about 2 dental offices on every corner in New Orleans. In Northern Louisiana there are not that many. I have a salary job, full benefits, pension plan, and an assistant. If I would have listen to others I wouldn't have my blessing of a job. Not every job is like this but if you are connected to the right people you will get far. Not to be offensive but I am assuming you are hispanic because of your last name and I want you to know that you are needed in this field. Our population has changed in New Orleans and my job is looking for someone who is bilingual. You would be a great asset to this Profession so continue to do your research and stay focus on your goal:)

HappyRDH said: Ms. Martinez, I graduated from LSU less than two years ago. When I entered I had less than a 3.5 and got in on the first try. I believe with LSU the interview can make or break you. If you explain why you went to Delgado instead of a university in your interview I don't think you would have a problem. Retaking the ACT is a bit much because they just want to see if you can handle a large course load and your desire to be hygienist. If you go online they give you a list of courses to take from each university in Louisiana. Try to shadow a hygienist to see if this is something you really want to do. If you love it then do it and don't be discouraged by other unhappy RDH's. There will always be more people to tell you what's bad than what's good. Fortunately for us, we live in a state where there are jobs because there is just about 2 dental offices on every corner in New Orleans. In Northern Louisiana there are not that many. I have a salary job, full benefits, pension plan, and an assistant. If I would have listen to others I wouldn't have my blessing of a job. Not every job is like this but if you are connected to the right people you will get far. Not to be offensive but I am assuming you are hispanic because of your last name and I want you to know that you are needed in this field. Our population has changed in New Orleans and my job is looking for someone who is bilingual. You would be a great asset to this Profession so continue to do your research and stay focus on your goal:)

Happy RDH, I am currently looking for a job in New Orleans, i just graduated in May. Do you know of any offices hiring? i've dropped off many resumes but seem to get no bites. Any help would be appreciated!! THanks!

Alyssa W in Shreveport, Louisiana said: I plan to go to hygiene school in Texas, why is not worth it? Is it too hard? I am from texas, so it would be easier for me if I stay in Texas.

I do not know where in Texas you live, but I went to Tyler Junior College in Tyler and it's a great program! Successful passing rates on both National and Regional boards. You are definately prepared as an entry-level dental hygienist after graduating from TJC. I hear that both TWU and Baylor have really good programs as well, but I didn't research it very much b/c I knew I was going to Tyler. If you have any other questions feel free to ask :)

Hi! I am a junior in highschool and im very interested in TJC, i was just worried about wether I would be better off going to a university? My dad really wants me to go to a University but i really want to get into the program at TJC. Was it hard to get in to? And being a dental hygienist now, did you run into any bumps from the fact that it was a junior college?

I emailed Carrie Hobbs, the department chair at TJC for dental hygine but havent heard back from her and my counselors are way to busy to talk to me about it now, so hopefuuly i can hear back from you soon and you can give me some advice! :)

Thanks so much!!

hi HAPPYRDH,

i'm applying to lsu for fall 2011 semester and i am super worried i'm not going to get in because of several people telling me that i HAVE TO have had a job at a dental office to be accepted. Did you have one prior to getting accepted? And, what kind of questions did they ask on the interview?

Any of your help would be greatly appreciated!!!

LSU in Kenner, Louisiana said: hi HAPPYRDH,

i'm applying to lsu for fall 2011 semester and i am super worried i'm not going to get in because of several people telling me that i HAVE TO have had a job at a dental office to be accepted. Did you have one prior to getting accepted? And, what kind of questions did they ask on the interview?

Any of your help would be greatly appreciated!!!

This is my 2nd time applying to lsu for dental hygiene. You usually dont get in on your first try....so be prepared for that!

Erica in Hattiesburg, Mississippi said: I've been working in dental hygiene for 3 years. I really like my job, but alot of recent grads have had trouble getting jobs. We are constantly getting applications for DH jobs at my work, but I'm not going anywhere! My boss commented to me a few months ago that he didn't realize how many more hygienists there were then dentists in the state (Mississippi). And since we have to work for them... well,the word "saturated" is accurate for our field. Plus, it takes a dentist about 8 years to graduate, and (depending on a degree and program) only 2-4 years for a hygienist, AND there are more hygiene schools per state, so the number of hygienists looking for work is going up quickly, while the demand is slower growing.

Erica,

Well said...let's just hope potential students listen. It is a crime how many DH programs are now running all over the USA and Canada. It is also awful to see how many grads can't find work or are finding only 1 or 2 days work per week....and at wages that have never been so low. Truly, people need to do their own research as to what has happened to our profession over the course of the last 6 years---the number of grads coming out of FAR TOO MANY DH PROGRAMS.....

Hi there, im in louisiana also and looking into doing DH. I wanted to know if anyone can tell me what are some good schools here to take the prereqs at i only know of ULL so far? Also did any of you guys apply to dh schools out of state yet? Um hows the job market here for hygienists? Thanks

jojo, It appears you can't take what you need and disregard what YOU don't like. Attitude is a big part of staying the course in school and they won't put up with you...you'll do what you want, but many prefer knowing the current market and take what WE, many of us in the field with experience and knowledge on this forum are saying...so go for what you want, as you said "if don't work then isnt that on me ....". You definitely also appear to have anger issues...don't know your upbringing, but the name calling and your harassing and condesending attitude show lack of understanding to what MANY on here say. Polite and reasonable as this site asks, no nasty and immature as you are showing us here...lighten up.