My profession is leaving me behind...

I am an RDH from PA. i decided to study dentistry in Poland and I just finished the first year. I have the summer off from school and I would like to work as a hygienist. I live two hours from Berlin in Germany. I appropriate any info how to find a job during my summer break.
Please contact me: ellek100@yahoo.com

In Germany, please let us know how to become a dental hygienist...

Bak in York, Ontario said: I am a new graduated dental hygienist,living in Toronto.I like to work for government.I searched that school board and military not hiring now. Most private practices concern about my experience. But If somebody won't hire me how can I get experience?currently, I work in a store ,part time with minimum wage. I am very flexible for hours and rates.I would like to work as a volunteer in public health area,I do not like to lose my skill.Can anybody help me to find a job?Thanks in advance.

hi beth, i am in your shoes as well. i moved out to washington state over 9 years ago and had to take classes for restorative, and anesthesia and nitrous oxide just to take the WREB and pass it. the nice thing is WA state gives an 18 month temp.license so you can get all that stuff done and work as well. i successfully passed and practiced in WA state for 5 years then took a job for the military in germany for 3 years and returned to WA state and a poor economy. i just relocated to CA state and because my original DH program did not have anesthesia i now have to take 3 classes in soft tissue curretage, anesthesia and nitrous to become licensed in the state of CA. so i am enrolled for the classes offered only 2 times a year and i am studying. my suggestion to you is contact the nevada dental board and see what you can and cannot do while you are getting those classes out of the way to take the exam and get licensed in nevada. in the mean time you can go onto www.usajobs.com and check out federal jobs that will take your active license from any state. this includes, indian health, prisons, and military. also this may mean that you will have to relocate to where the job is but better then struggling. i have found that WA state has the most DH schools then any other state and are actively graduating people every year in this field but there are less and less jobs out there accross alot of states. i hope this helps God bless geri

Hello Girls
Beth.. I believe Geri is giving you some very good advise. Hygiene is a very competitive field and experience is essential and to get that you need to be current in your creditations. I live in WA and seem to see jobs popping up for part time work on Indeed.com so you may want to check out that website... it also gives jobs throughout the USA.

Geri... I would absolutely LOVE to work in Germany... I spent 3 years working in New Zealand and loved it and just returned from a trip with my daughter to England and Italy... kept saying I must find a job in Europe. She went to Germany and loved it there. Would you mind sharing with me some of your experiences of what it was like, the technology, do you need to speak the language, pay scale, how to get hired, where to look for work, etc. Thank You. Corinne

Ethel in Fort Huachuca, Arizona said: Yes, I can be of help to you on the job search here in Germany working contract for the Army.
If you like, send me your first name, and e-mail only. I will contact you and then we can share info.
Thanks
Ethel

Ethel

My name is Corinne and a RDH for 20 years and would also love to know more about working in Germany with the Army or anywhere in Germany really... I am 55 and not certain if that be a problem getting hired on. my email address is : corinne.boes@yahoo.com
Thank You...

Ethel in Fort Huachuca, Arizona said: Yes, I would love to help you. Send me your e-mail so we can communicate easier. Applications for the company I work for are through referrals.
Ethel

Hi my name is Donna and I just finished working on the navy base in san diego please email me info about working in germany donnasue2@cox.net is my email

It is getting extremely difficult to get a government position unless you're a military veteran, or the spouse of a veteran. If you want to get experience and keep your skills up, try volunteering with the Red Cross, or with an organization like Doctors Without Borders .... (I know that there is one that focuses on providing dental services, I just can't remember the name.)

It is getting extremely difficult to get a government position unless you're a military veteran, or the spouse of a veteran. If you want to get experience and keep your skills up, try volunteering with the Red Cross, or with an organization like Doctors Without Borders .... (I know that there is one that focuses on providing dental services, I just can't remember the name.)

beachfeet in Spokane, Washington said: Hello Girls
Beth.. I believe Geri is giving you some very good advise. Hygiene is a very competitive field and experience is essential and to get that you need to be current in your creditations. I live in WA and seem to see jobs popping up for part time work on Indeed.com so you may want to check out that website... it also gives jobs throughout the USA.

Geri... I would absolutely LOVE to work in Germany... I spent 3 years working in New Zealand and loved it and just returned from a trip with my daughter to England and Italy... kept saying I must find a job in Europe. She went to Germany and loved it there. Would you mind sharing with me some of your experiences of what it was like, the technology, do you need to speak the language, pay scale, how to get hired, where to look for work, etc. Thank You. Corinne

Hey! How was working in NZ? Were you licensed in the US first then transfered there? As far as I know they accept our Dental Hygiene board exam. I am interested in working there for a year or two and wondering the process to take, and to also hear feedback! Thank you :)

Ashley...
Yes I had a WA license. I had made contacts with several dentists there prior to moving and had agreed to work with 1 dentist in particular. He wrote a letter to the counsil and immigrations on hiring me. I had laser as a specialty which he was looking for. You could get on NZ immigration website and download the working visa application and apply to go work there. There always seems to be a job but some can be NOT so good... I first went over to meet the person I would work for before I made my decision to move. It was a great experience. Corinne

Please help with info
Hi, I am trying to get a feel about the dental hygenist jobs in Germany. Are hygenists used in dental offices as frequent as they are in the States? Do you need to go to school there to get your licence or can you practice with the licence you have from the States?

QUOTE who="Ethel in Straubing, Germany"]Hello,please help me.
I am an RDH working contract for the Army here in Germany.
However, I would love to get a contract working for the Navy or Airfoce in Spain. Since you work for the Navy, you or someone you know might be able to help me find out what company does the hiring. Also if anyone need info to work here in Germany, I can help, the pay is great and so is the experience.
Ethel

Hi.
I would LOVE to work in Germany, Austria or England as a RDH. How do I go about doing this??

Ethel in Fort Huachuca, Arizona said: Yes, I can be of help to you on the job search here in Germany working contract for the Army.
If you like, send me your first name, and e-mail only. I will contact you and then we can share info.
Thanks
Ethel

If you are still working in Germany, can you contact me regarding working in Germany? hygienegrrl@aol.com

I'm possibly moving to Ramstein or Bamberg, Germany and I was wondering if anyone (Ethel) had any information for me on how to go about working as a hygienist over thanks. Please email me (tasha) at ndking21@hotmail.com if you can be of any assistance.

Ethel in Straubing, Germany said: Hello,please help me.
I am an RDH working contract for the Army here in Germany.
However, I would love to get a contract working for the Navy or Airfoce in Spain. Since you work for the Navy, you or someone you know might be able to help me find out what company does the hiring. Also if anyone need info to work here in Germany, I can help, the pay is great and so is the experience.
Ethel

Hello, was it hard to get a dental hygiene job with the government. Im very interested and looking to go anywhere. I am a new grad with my associates degree.

This is some great information about this site. I agree and will let others know so that they can post as well. Love it, will be back and see what others have to say as well.

Hi, I have been searching USAJOBS.GOV for any type of government RDH career for the past year. Other than (1) job posting for a position without relocating, I have had extreme difficulty. Does anyone know any other search/sites I can use to help land a government job?