Hygiene Degree

eli in Toronto, Ontario said: Hi Shinshilla,I'm going to apply for Yorkville college. may I have your email to ask some questions about the school.
Thanks

Hi Eli

its seraman@gmail.com

I don't know if this will reach you, but you mentioned you know a DH in south korea? Are you able to get me some information as to what school she went to for how many years and etc.. because completed 1st year of DH at GBC but family issues resulted in me having to take some time off. I am planning on going to Korea and was wondering if I would be able to finish it there. I've been trying to search online but I can't find anything about programs or schools.

Doug in Wellington, New Zealand said: Come to New Zealand, grads start on $35-45 an hour, plus free dental care. With experience pay goes up to $60 an hour. And there is a shortage. Two University programs that take a max of 20 people each. We have to bring in foreign health professions every year and we are still short.

So would it just be a matter of taking a test to be registered to work there? Or would there be courses involved for a RDH from another country?

The Dental Hygiene program at George Brown College is a two year course.
I have finished the first year and I have a couple credits complete for the 3rd semester, out of 4. I have completed about 70% of the course load. I am hoping that if I do take it at another institution, let alone a different country, my credits could still be valid. I really just want to get my license but I know I can't do it from where I am now.

Anybody knows any National Dental Hygiene Board Course Preparation in Greater Vancouver? I want to take the DHNB and need to brush up! Thanks.

Doug in Wellington, New Zealand said: Come to New Zealand, grads start on $35-45 an hour, plus free dental care. With experience pay goes up to $60 an hour. And there is a shortage. Two University programs that take a max of 20 people each. We have to bring in foreign health professions every year and we are still short.

Hi Doug

I just read your posting and would like to find out more from you out relocating to New Zealand... I am in Vancouver BC and would love to live in New Zealand. Is there some sort of department to contact other than a working Visa?... I am happy to do the homework but where do I start?... Any information woulf be great!

Jasmine in Vancouver, British Columbia said: 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 program our local university offers to get a degree. But I'm not sure if it's worth it and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were?
As far as I'm aware there's no actual advantages right now in job search or wages around here, but I guess that may very well change down the road. But I'm thinking if I maybe want to go to dental school or study something else I'd probably need a degree of some sort and I'm thinking more along the lines of the future rather than immediate benefits.

If you have a degree in hygiene, do you think it was worth it? Would you do it again? Are you still working in a regular office?
And if you don't have one, have you ever thought about getting one? What made you decide against it?

I'd welcome any and all thoughts on the topic. Thanks!

I think if your going to do your degree you should probably do it in another area just because there are no benefits to having done it in hygiene

I agree.... I graduated from DH school about a year ago and only temp in offices. I have chosen to continue to go to school,but not in hygiene, I decided to do Health Services Admin and maybe when I'm done I just might to do nursing. I am not an over achiever what so ever but I'm young and I want stability in my profession that means insurance, full time ...etc things that hygiene does not currently offer.

Stephanie in Hialeah, Florida said: I agree.... I graduated from DH school about a year ago and only temp in offices. I have chosen to continue to go to school,but not in hygiene, I decided to do Health Services Admin and maybe when I'm done I just might to do nursing. I am not an over achiever what so ever but I'm young and I want stability in my profession that means insurance, full time ...etc things that hygiene does not currently offer.

Good for you. You may not be an over achiever, but you are a smart girl.

Hygienist in Calgary, Alberta said: I'm a hygienist who works in Alberta, and the job opportunities are endless. After graduating, I was offered 9 positions in 2 weeks. The pay ranges between $43-$50/hour to start as a new grad here in Calgary.

NOT ANY MORE !! There are very few jobs out there.....very few posted....and I would NOT encourage anyone now to go into hygiene with the way all these schools in ontario are pumping out the grads.....the 1132 ontario grads coming out have to 'go somewhere' and it seems there saturating province by province.....guys....our great profession is becoming diluted.....standards have dropped.....competitive entry has given way to excessive schools going after anyone with a 60% average and a pile of money to throw at the newest school addition in Ontario or British Columbia...... The jobs are disappearing guys.....wages are dropping as dentists have more and more resumes sitting in their top drawer......

It is too bad...... :(

jason in Burnaby, British Columbia said: so is it true that hygienists get paid 60 in alberta?

also, when u guys think it'll be when hygienists can do fillings(including burring the teeth)

cuz of the countries out there, netherlands is the only one...

Hygienists salaries are going DOWN, NOT UP......60 is very few and far between.....VERY FAR BETWEEN....the job market is saturated....and there are fewer and fewer jobs advertised....with tons of resumes being handed in.....

30 year vet in Edmonton, Alberta said: Hygienists salaries are going DOWN, NOT UP......60 is very few and far between.....VERY FAR BETWEEN....the job market is saturated....and there are fewer and fewer jobs advertised....with tons of resumes being handed in.....

Yes, the situation is changing radically even over the past 6 months. Today I posted a job looking for a hygienist, I had 3 great resumes sent to me and interviews set up within 2 hours of posting it. 2 years ago, I knew dentists waiting half a year to get a single applicant. As far as wages go, They are stalled in the low 40s here, and doomed to fall back into the 30s per hour. That still is not too bad, considering nobody graduates with a 4 year bachelors degree making 80+K/yr from day one, but Hygienists still get paid that if they want to.

GOOD GIRL.
I HAVE TWO DEGREES AND CAN GO BACK AND FOURTH BETWEEN CAREERS.
JOBS OR CAREERS GO IN CYCLES. BE PREPARED!
CYND

Shirley Forever in Scarborough, Ontario said: I am planning to enroll in the Canadian Business College program for Community and Services Worker and was wondering if any one has taken the course, what is the program like, and if it is a good college to attend.

See above comment

I am planning to enroll in the Canadian Business College program for Community and Services Worker and was wondering if any one has taken the course, what is the program like, and if it is a good college to attend.

I am a new Grad and there are a flood of new hygienists and no jobs right now in the Bay area. I thought this would be a great career but am starting to worry... Hopefully things start to turn around

Jason in Vancouver, British Columbia said: after having read all that, i can't help but wonder why many of you didn't consider one very very important thing...

i'm starting dental hygiene at vcc this september and i'm excited, but i'm also worried...i think if you guys were in my situation, you would be happy like me, and you would have nothing to worry about...but no no no no....there's something looming across the sky, and it matters to all hygienists, especially prospective hygienists like me who'll grad in 2 years...

essentially, you guys forget to acknowledge the fact that there is a private school called vcdh in BC, while the job market is good right now, it's difficult to say in 2 years, or even 1 year....VCDH ACCEPTS 52 STUDENTS 3 TIMES A YEAR, GRADUATING ~150 A YEAR IN TOTAL, VCC PUMPS OUT 22 MAX

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE JOB MARKET WILL BE LIKE IN THE FUTURE(1-2 YEARS?)

I'D SAY MARKET SATURATION IS IN THE AIR MUCH LIKE ONTARIO

AND ONTARIO IS SATURATED SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF THESE PRIVATE SCHOOLS...

AND MANY OF YOU PROLLY DON'T KNOW THAT BCDH DOES NOT SET A CAP FOR THE NUMBER OF HYGIENISTS PUMPED OUT PER YEAR...

THAT'S MY 2 CENTS, GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT IF YA GOING IN...

I'D BE SMACKED IN THE FACE WITH JOY IF IT 'S STILL $40/HR 2 YEARS WHEN I'M DONE...

hi jason,

from my understanding. right now, the private school's reputation has gone so negative that this term, only 13 or 14 ppl are enrolled when they can accept over 50 like you said. students are even telling other students NOT to go to the school. plus, graduates from the private college CANNOT, and i repeat, CANNOT scale 6+mm pockets as they were never taught to do so. therefore, their level of treatment for patients with perio is very minimal. when you graduate from VCC, on your resume, you can definately include periodontal therapy on your resume.

according to a source, they said spraw something college may be buying this BCDH college out soon since the private college hasn't been doing very well. once it's sold to spraw, then it may convert to another CDA program? if they want to maintain it as a DH program, they MUST have dentists onboard in their team in order to do so. AND this time, the association will be a lot pickier and strict since the negative outcomes of the great BCDH.

rdhtobe in Vancouver, British Columbia said: I am about to graduate from VCC this month. UBC will allow direct transfer into their BDSc program (and waive the application fee for VCC students if you begin the following fall!). Based on my experience there, I would highly recommend VCC. The faculty and staff are fantastic. They're experienced practitioners that love the profession and are very supportive of the students. The program is two full years, but it's an intense program and the summer breaks are much needed. Good luck to you all...

I am CDA right now, doing my prereq. to get into VCC for the DH program for dental assistants. Can you tell more about VCC...is it really worth doing all the pre req to get into VCC?

CDA in New Westminster, British Columbia said: I am CDA right now, doing my prereq. to get into VCC for the DH program for dental assistants. Can you tell more about VCC...is it really worth doing all the pre req to get into VCC?

Not a VCC grad, but I assume you are asking if it is sensible to go the public school route over the private school route to a hyg diploma. I think most will agree that you get a deeper, tougher education in the public schools, but it does take longer AND it it harder to get in than private schools. The upside is that it is cheaper and no risk of the school going out of business or failing accreditation (rare, but it happens).

Don't put all your eggs in one basket - don't count on getting into VCC. It is hardest school to get into in Canada, perhaps anywhere! The entry grades are typically as high or higher than dental school. Then you have to pass through their other requirements like interview etc. OTOH, New Caledonia has a similar entry system, but lower average requirements. Still an equal education to VCC. Camosun has a waitlist to get in once you meet the cutoff marks for the prereqs, and again the education is as good as you can get (well, except for the mind games and politics!) - easiest to get in if you can wait a year or two. Not sure about Van Isle U, but I understand the program is based on Camosun's.

From a financial standpoint, dental hygiene still makes a lot more sense than assisting, because wages continue to be nearly double that of a CDA. If you want to make money working in dental and not do front desk, then hygiene (or becoming a dentist) is the only real choice. Jobs are becoming scarcer, though, but if you are willing to work outside of Vancouver, you can do very well. If I were to do it over again, I would seriously consider a private school over the public DH school I attended.

CDA in New Westminster, British Columbia said: I am CDA right now, doing my prereq. to get into VCC for the DH program for dental assistants. Can you tell more about VCC...is it really worth doing all the pre req to get into VCC?

Please re-think your choice of career. Read post by R.D.H.'s who are "in practice,...NOW"...not alot of work out there! R.D.H. degreee = cost is very high = many training and or in the field at present (and many older R.D.H.'s remaining in the field due to the economy and loss of IRA's,etc. = 1-2 positions ??? = 100 + resume's in Dr.'s drawer = next R.D.H. if you are not what he requires or wants for their practice = ? income for you. Can you transfer into another science related field with your background or courses you are taking now? Please keep this in the back of your mind....I hate to see anyone spend so much right now on a questionable employment situation when program is completed. 23yr VET GL!

I concur, nicely put. Newbies, read up and beware. this is true. I work for 2 different dds only 2x a week. the other 3 days are my days off unless I get a temp. alot of the new dds just eat you up. yep they are always looking for RDH because they have a high turnover rate. Not because they are in demand, but because they are after the revenue. that means more pressure on you to perform in less time, sell procedures and products, and wait wait and wait for the dds to do an exam for you as your schedule slips away and you are late for every patient. Mostly because you have 30 -40 mins to do a prophy and get the exam done. that is not quality, that is stress and poor service.
But not all DDS are like that. there are a few who are just wonderful, and they are held on to like gold by their current RDH.
I work for those 2 DDS's and am not letting go!!!!!

Skrrr which school did you go to? VCC has a DH program for CDA's which is shorter and easier to get in. VCC requires 3000 hours working as a CDA plus all the prereqs. with 2.0 "C grade 60%" and the first year is part time. It will cost about 17 grand total.
It's a much longer road...but I don't have a whole lot of options.
People have this perception that working as CDA is easier than hygiene...but really it's like being the dentist's maid all day long.The good thing is that there's a lot of variety. But it's also physically very demanding. There's a lot of running around and it's causing me to have a lot of pain in my feet hence the thought of going into hygiene. And you're right we don't make half as what DH make.
I think having CDA experience and going to public school will increase my chances of getting a job as a DH.

60% grades may be the minimum they require to apply, but such a low gpa (heck even in the 70s) will ensure that you are eliminated from the running. You will need minimum 80% gpa, bar none. Also, if you think CDAing causes some pain, keep in mind that dental hygiene has shown to be one of the worst professions for back and shoulder pain by WCB and health insurers. I went to Camosun, and I did not average 80% in the prereqs (but I did average over 80% in my bachelors prior to entering hygiene).

shinshilla in Scarborough, Ontario said: yorkville is not accredited yet, they say it is in the process...if they do get accredited this year, my class will not have to take the clinical exam..so my fingers are crossed so to speak.
most of my classmates found exploring a bit challenging, but yorkville has whats called remediation, and the instructors will give you some individual time during breaks/after school to get you up to speed if you need the extra help. Been here a little more than a month and find the instructors very outgoing and helpful.
At times they can be a bit disorganized.
theory courses are not hard, definitely much lighter than university level.
will keep all updated about the program.
ez.

Hi shinshilla,

If your school is already accredited this year just tell me so, coz I'm still looking forward to go to YORKVILLE soon.

Jen in Toronto, Ontario said: Hi shinshilla,

If your school is already accredited this year just tell me so, coz I'm still looking forward to go to YORKVILLE soon.

Do N O T go to Yorkville.

Very good point about the back and shoulder issues. It is much harder on RDHs because there is little variety so you end up straining the same areas all day long. But I know for a fact the the CDA access program at VCC does not have the crazy high averages that the regular program has. The average person accepted was in the 70s for the access program. Averages aren't as high because the CDA requirements and extra year online filters out some potential applicants.

y not?
is there something wrong there?

how about in durham college in oshawa? what u guys can say about? coz i'm lookin for a private school that is cheaper though

mk in Vancouver, British Columbia said: Very good point about the back and shoulder issues. It is much harder on RDHs because there is little variety so you end up straining the same areas all day long. But I know for a fact the the CDA access program at VCC does not have the crazy high averages that the regular program has. The average person accepted was in the 70s for the access program. Averages aren't as high because the CDA requirements and extra year online filters out some potential applicants.

Yes, that is good to point out. There are other routes of entry to the public DH programs in BC, and no doubt the entrance averages are lower than the conventional route of entry. Of course I agree it is silly to need over 80% to enter DH school, and it was only VCC where such high grades became the cutoff. It has been years since I've looked into it - I am registered 2 years, and things sure have changed in that short time!

cavitron in miami, Florida said: JAS,

I'M GOING TO TELL YOU STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH. DO NOT BECOME A DENTAL HYGIENIST. DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR. ALTHOUGH, I LIKE WHAT I DO, I CAN'T FIND A JOB. IT'S DEPRESSING BUT I'M TRYING TO KEEP MY CHIN UP. I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO READ THIS FORUM CALLED "LOOKING FOR A JOB" TYPE IT IN THE SEARCH BOX AN READ THE BLOGS FROM PAGES 1-4 AND YOUR'LL SEE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.

Hi Jas this is Faith in Glendale, AZ. Jas I feel your pain. Have you ever considered going back to school. Jas I graduate HYG in 2005. worked for 3 yrs at the same company, got laid off in 2008. Yes i was devestated, but life goes on. Im currently working HYG part-time by choice. Jas i am also a certified nursing assistant since1992- yes i do know the pay is not great but it help pay the bills. So i decided through prayer to go back to school for my RN. FYI RN's get paid as much as Hygienist.(do the research) There is always a high demand for RN's. In the health care field there is great benefits-unlike hyg if you want med benefits it is very expensive every pay ck. So consider going back to school if you can. You always have to have a back up plan. Good Luck To All. Faith

Hello. Does anyone know anything about working overseas? I've benn a hygienist for 6 yrs in Wi. I may be moving to Korea and I need help and answers please.

Hey Cavitron!
you are so right about having a dual degree. RDH work is not easy to find. I work 2 jobs but only 2 days a week, diff. DDS.
I don't have an entire day at one of the offices as it depends upon the schedule; which ofcourse effects my pay. and temping is maybe once a month if that!!!

Also, if you are not on time you get blamed, even if it is the DDS fault or the assistants fault for not giving the message to the DDS. OR IF THE patient is particulairly chatty; how about that parent who has to have a CD put in for the kid before you begin to clean their teeth; what about doing appointments at your computer and the patient just cant make up their mind. Actually I dislike making appts and doing charting and notes on the computer. It does take longer, however I love computer stuff and All the technology is great, but can slow you down. espically when there is a power out, computer down, mouse problems, connection problems etc.....Once bugs worked out it is fun. anyway DH is a good part time job, kinda like substitute teaching. Accept work when you want to, but you can't work when you want, cause the work is just not there. for anyone wanting to make a living from this, I just have to say, good luck cause you will need it. I even have my licenst to do anesthesia, and that is just not a perk for DDS cause they don't want to pay. Now there is a company who bring in RDH from other states and take your jobs for less pay!!!
DH is fun, but not with out problems, and definately a tough career choice. my advice, stay away unless you like it as a hobby.
cynd

Faith in Glendale, Arizona said: Hi Jas this is Faith in Glendale, AZ. Jas I feel your pain. Have you ever considered going back to school. Jas I graduate HYG in 2005. worked for 3 yrs at the same company, got laid off in 2008. Yes i was devestated, but life goes on. Im currently working HYG part-time by choice. Jas i am also a certified nursing assistant since1992- yes i do know the pay is not great but it help pay the bills. So i decided through prayer to go back to school for my RN. FYI RN's get paid as much as Hygienist.(do the research) There is always a high demand for RN's. In the health care field there is great benefits-unlike hyg if you want med benefits it is very expensive every pay ck. So consider going back to school if you can. You always have to have a back up plan. Good Luck To All. Faith

I agree and that's what I'm doing!

Jen in Toronto, Ontario said: Hi shinshilla,

If your school is already accredited this year just tell me so, coz I'm still looking forward to go to YORKVILLE soon.

DO NOT GO INTO YORKVILLE!

Please view this website. I'm going to eventually move to Europe, and this site helped me a lot . It's the International Federation of Dental Hygienists www.ifdh.org/workabroad/

Thank you sooo much!

Looks like I have to speak the language though :(

30 year vet in Edmonton, Alberta said: DO NOT GO INTO YORKVILLE!

What is wrong with Yorkville?

Sounds like good money, but alot of unstability like anything, so might as well do what you love if you can make money doing it....

Most of the people on here are frustrated because they are trying to do something there not really passionate about....When you're passionate about something and it's something you love, you'll be happy during the highs and content during the lows....

moneyisn'teverything in Surrey, British Columbia said: Most of the people on here are frustrated because they are trying to do something there not really passionate about....When you're passionate about something and it's something you love, you'll be happy during the highs and content during the lows....

I disagree totally. I love hygiene and have been happy a very small percentage of the 15 years I've been licensed. Then I worked for a decent dds who cared more for his patients and his staff than himself. I'm far from content as the low now is the unemployment line. Who could possibly be content while wondering what they are going to do when a years worth of benefits is about to expire? If I had not left the hygiene field for a year and worked for a pharmaceutical company full-time, I would not even qualified for unemployment because for years I have worked a day or two in one office and then had to scrounge around for work somewhere else just to pay my bills. It stinks to love the profession but hate the job.

moneyisn'teverything in Surrey, British Columbia said: Most of the people on here are frustrated because they are trying to do something there not really passionate about....When you're passionate about something and it's something you love, you'll be happy during the highs and content during the lows....

I love Dental Hygiene---always have and always will. I have enjoyed the work, the patients, worked for some great bosses, and with some of the best staff I could have ever hoped for. We have a ton of fun in our office and our patients love coming to our office. Most of our staff have been here for at least 10 years and just get along. We always feel so fortunate we are where we are.

My concerns with my profession is the watering down of the education.....the open entry to a 60% average....the fact that if you have the tuition money, you're essentially in....I'm concerned that we are graduating too many hygienists when there aren't jobs waiting for them when they get out. There is a concern that there are few benefits....few perks, not alot of security....these are all real concerns for a profession I love. There are many of us here who see what is going on and are concerned about the future of DH....it's not about the highs and the lows. DH is taking a real nosedive and many of us are witnessing it in dismay.

ditto here in the US.
I love dh, but could not afford to support a family. I have a very supportive husband and another degree if I needed to use it.

NO work in hygiene. just stress for staying on time, which is ok if the dds is on time, or the patient. Or how about a nasty patient; they are such a treat!!!

good luck to all who still want to go into DH, Make sure you are self sufficient before you put yourself in the hole with school, and money for the test to get the license and then the licensing process; and the then no full time or real part time work to look forward to, unless you get hired by one of the dental offices who have you working crazy hours and doing 30-40 min hygiene. BTW it is about money not relationships, and there is not enough money for all the DDS and DH that are SPIT out by schools these days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CDA in New Westminster, British Columbia said: I am CDA right now, doing my prereq. to get into VCC for the DH program for dental assistants. Can you tell more about VCC...is it really worth doing all the pre req to get into VCC?

I just graduated in June 2009 from the DHAC program at VCC. Just and F.Y.I, even if you enrolled in a private school in Vancouver you would still need the 1st yr university pre-req's, so it's not like it is easier to get into the private schools, just more money. It was a long hard road, so just be very sure that you really want to be a hygienist. I was a CDA for years before entering the program, and always wanted to be a hygienist, and now that I am one, it's not really as satisfying as I thought it would be. You still have to put up with DDS's, and you'll only be exchanging the back issues with neck and shoulder ones. I hate to discourage you, but just be prepared for a LOT of work, the program is very intense, and finding work after grad is REALLY HARD, so try to secure yourself a position in the office you CDA'ing in before hand. I should mention thought that VCC is respected, and you are more likely to get a job if you go to that school. Also having CDA experience is important. Good luck to you.

I've had my dental hygiene diploma since jan 08 and still cannot get certified here in ontario. You must right the national dental hygiene certification examination to be able to practice, the problem is that ive tried 3 times to right this exam and not successful im 21 years old, out of work, confused and wondering if there is anything i can do just with the dental hygiene diploma. i will try for my last and final time to right this exam and hope to be successful so i can start working down here but im not so positive about writting the exam spending loads of money and failing once again and be in more debt then what im in already. if anyone has any suggestions and info about what else i can do with just a diploma, i enjoyed hygiene so much but im so frustrated that i cannot pass this board exam.

Alli in Toronto, Ontario said: i am from bc, moved to just out of Toronto, taking dental hygiene at a private college. it is a new school, not yet accredited but is sure to not be a problem. i did research in bc and weighed the options: wait up to ten years to get into a program there or come to ontario, get in right away, the program is only 18 months straight through. the tuition is high but will be worth it in the long run. i have been a dental assistant for 18 years and couldn't get ahead financially, this was the best thing for me to choose, dentistry is all i know! am happy with this program so far, accreditation should be in '08, i graduate in '09. was a no-brainer for me to come here.

may I ask where u are taking DH program now?

alena in Richmond Hill, Ontario said: may I ask where u are taking DH program now?

Alena, Don't take a chance on NON-accredited programs? + if you look at alot of threads Canada is overwhelmed/oversaturated with R.D.H.'s....Do you want employment when you complete a program? Hygienist, have more than their share of competition for the good practices....Please consider other majors, or at least something you can switch into if Hygiene doesn't allow for a sustainable income...Nursing, Radiology tech......Dentist or D.A.....always seem to have employment. GL on your decision. Look into the workforce now...Any offices hiring? What about the temp. agencies...on average...how much work can you rely on WEEKLY?

help in York, Ontario said: I don't know if this will reach you, but you mentioned you know a DH in south korea? Are you able to get me some information as to what school she went to for how many years and etc.. because completed 1st year of DH at GBC but family issues resulted in me having to take some time off. I am planning on going to Korea and was wondering if I would be able to finish it there. I've been trying to search online but I can't find anything about programs or schools.

Can you speak Korean? There are no international schools here for dental hygiene. Also if you plan on "working" as a hygienist here, I hope you can speak Korean because the board exam is all in Korean.

If not, you can always enlist in the US army and be stationed in Korea as a hygienist.

I really like DH as a career because of the typical reasons, but I never considered it an option until recently running into a male DH for the first time, who had spent most of his time working in the same technical feild which I am curently in, before making the switch to DH.

I took the test for, and was accepted into the Toronto College of DH and Aux. with extream ease.

After reading this thread, I am beginning to see that there is alot of resentment for this school, and similar institutions.

I can see how the low acceptance standards can be fustrating for the vets, and I agree that it should be higher.

But why is this not up to the employer ie the dentist?

As an employer, why not give preference to grads coming out of VCC rather than a "mature student" who got into a private school.

Granted they have both passed the national exam, but one has an academic background, and the other potentially has nothing more to offer than the financial support of his/her parents.

So my question is:
Do employers prefer grads from colleges which are harder to get into like VCC, especially with all this talk of saturation in the market, or does it not matter where you studied, as long as you are licenced to work as a DH in that province?

My common sense would tell me that a grad from a reputable school, or one who has community service, or a strong academic background would be prefered over someone who is lacking in any of these qualities.

Also can anyone give me specific info regarding outcomes for males in this profession?

Thanks to those who are sharing their knowledge and experience with us.

Hi I am new. I had a few questions about private Dental Hygiene accredited schools in Toronto, Ontario. Can somebody guide me as to which one to go for...