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Should I get an Associate's or a Bachelor's for Dental Hygiene?

[QUOTE who="nano614 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey"]Is it possible to receive an associates degree in applied science and become a dental hygienist and work and also return ...

Any work in Calgary?

[QUOTE who="exp in Massachusetts"]It is NOT relaxing in today's offices...Many pt.'s who need and would have a better oral condition=healthy, do not always listen, even ...

Any work in Calgary?

[QUOTE who="skrrrrrr in Victoria, British Columbia"]In a free market, 'greed is good.' That doesn't mean it morally good, but it is the American Way. Work hard, observe ...

Western Career College vs. Sacramento City College

[QUOTE who="RDH"]The job situation is the worst I have ever seen it in the 10 years I have been practicing. RDH's are loosing benefits in jobs they have, but lucky to ...

why do dental hygienists who can't find a job assume that there must not be any?

[QUOTE who="LoriDent in Macon, Georgia"]I've sent out well over 100 resumes. I don't know why I can't find a job. It is very disheartening. I'm willing to relocate to ...

WHY , WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR FIELD: OVERCROWDING ...ARE MANY CHOOSING THIS FIELD? IT DOES'NT MAKE SENSE?

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]Thanks exp! The dr told me he wanted someone with experience and a "mature" approach to hygiene, whatever that means ...

Colleges that offer dental hygiene programs in Houston, Texas?

[QUOTE who="wilson in Cadillac, Michigan"]Agree with previous postings on career as a Dental Hygienist. I am one. At the time I selected a career Hygiene was great. That ...

WHY , WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR FIELD: OVERCROWDING ...ARE MANY CHOOSING THIS FIELD? IT DOES'NT MAKE SENSE?

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]I'm not driving it everyday. Will find a place and come home on weekends. If it works out I'll move.
Yes, I'm still ...

Help with Dental Hygiene Temping agencies

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]Where do these people get their information? Better in 2010? For whom? The temp agencies that get part of your pay?[/QUOTE ...

New dental hygiene graduates

[QUOTE who="exp in Massachusetts"]$29.00 is low, in the Northeast, due to the overcrowding (which is continuing ... this is what I would get in the yr. "2000" ...

New dental hygiene graduates

[QUOTE who="mm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"]$29.00 is definitley way too low. Average starting rate is about $35.00 an hr. Center city you could get $36.00 or $37.00. I ...

foreign trained dentists

[QUOTE who="america.rmz@hotmail.com"]Why???? Can you make your self clear![/QUOTE]

There simply isn't enough work to go around...if you want a career. There has ...

Help with Dental Hygiene Temping agencies

[QUOTE who="GapZap Dental Staffing in Gilbert, Arizona"]Jobs are pretty scarce unfortunately due to this economy but things are looking up for 2010. I have spoken to many ...

dental hygiene

[QUOTE who="queenb in Dallas, Texas"]Is the difficulty of the program worth it, and how good at science should you be to attempt it? I didn't do very well in science in ...

Can I as a hyginest refuse to take a patient's x-ray

Skrrr, Your wife should take a course or you, can show her how to get the best angle for "all PA/bw's". Many Dr.'s take there own films/digital x-rays....what else does ...

foreign trained dentists

[QUOTE who="APRIL in Thousand Oaks, California"]Hi kam , I am also a dentist from India , go to ADA website , click on dental schools and the find a dental hygiene prog ...

Good idea to go into DH for 20 year old male in CA?

[QUOTE who="marianoh44 in Hemet, California"]yes i understand, your not sounding negative, but i appreciate the honesty. i have been reading lots of forums and similar ...

Should I or should I not?

[QUOTE who="Hygirl"]Yes! This is exactly what I am talking about . I haven't been able to find even one day, so I had to find a different job for now. My husbsnd seems to ...

Can I as a hyginest refuse to take a patient's x-ray

[QUOTE who="skrrrrrr in Victoria, British Columbia"].. so you're more likely to believe in make-believe, not science?[/QUOTE]

Dr.'s in BC ....you don't trust them ...

Should I or should I not?

[QUOTE who="hygirl in Fort Lauderdale, Florida"]There seems to be a very low demand for hygienist positions. Is anyone from south fl agree? I am hearing that alot of ...

Can I as a hyginest refuse to take a patient's x-ray

[QUOTE who="skrrrrrr in Victoria, British Columbia"]Do Docs know how to take a good xray? I have never seen a doc take an xray to date. I would not want the docs I know ...

WHY , WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR FIELD: OVERCROWDING ...ARE MANY CHOOSING THIS FIELD? IT DOES'NT MAKE SENSE?

[QUOTE who="nojobs in Toronto, Ontario"]Hi exp:
It is because they dont do enough due dilligence. They should start by calling local dental temp agencies.[/QUOTE ...

Colleges that offer dental hygiene programs in Houston, Texas?

[QUOTE who="MMM in Houston, Texas"]I'm not a recruiter!!! I'm thinking of becoming a dh but there aren't that many acccredited dh schools in Houston, so I wanted to see ...

Different licenses in different states.

[QUOTE who="suthrngurl in phoenix, Arizona"]I've been doing several searches on Dental Hygiene jobs around the US. Most of them require a license for THAT state. If you ...

WHY , WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR FIELD: OVERCROWDING ...ARE MANY CHOOSING THIS FIELD? IT DOES'NT MAKE SENSE?

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]You are soooo right. I had an interview today and the dr asked me how old I am... My answer? Old enough to know you are not ...

Can I as a hyginest refuse to take a patient's x-ray

[QUOTE who="skrrrrrr in Victoria, British Columbia"]This is outdated knowledge based on unsound science. Disregard Edmonton Vet until she can show us a regulation or peer ...

Job market outlook for sunny San Diego

Soul, If R.D.H.'s are not able to find employment in their respective states, some are licensing in other adjoining states, and the COMPETITION FOR THE FEW GOOD PRACTICES ...

Seattle DH Job Market

[QUOTE who="tackometer78 in Alameda, California"]Jobs are extremely difficult to find in the bay area too. I am "bottom feeding", averaging one day a week and ...

who makes more money?

[QUOTE who="exp in Massachusetts"]skrr, Good points; anything that is not experience but would relate to her being an asset to an office, ie-volunteer work with special ...

who makes more money?

[QUOTE who="skrrrrrr in Victoria, British Columbia"]That is a very good point to make - if the OP wants to post it online for critiqueing purposes, she could leave out all ...

colleges for DH in toronto?

I would not recommend coming to the "states", we are in the same situation...and you will have traveled, paid out to get here, and all of the paperwork for ...

colleges for DH in toronto?

[QUOTE who="nonsense in Thornhill, Ontario"]It's too bad you do not attend the meetings organized by the college that oversees your registration - regardless of what the ...

Any DH happy with their career choice???

If you have an offer in hand I'd say go for D.H., if not, you will be in the situation the majority of us are now. Many experienced D.H.'s are being replaced (BOTTOM LINE IN MANY ...

WHY , WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR FIELD: OVERCROWDING ...ARE MANY CHOOSING THIS FIELD? IT DOES'NT MAKE SENSE?

The field of Dental Hygiene, is not what it use to be....don't belive the online and school info./ administrative info. ....does not tell you what you are in for...lower wages ...

computer software experience

[QUOTE who="job seeker in Peachtree City, Georgia"]I have been a hygienist for 20 years and recently moved to GA. I understand the job market is tough, but my lack of ...

who makes more money?

[QUOTE who="skrrrrrr in Victoria, British Columbia"]You may THINK your resume is good, but you need an obective opinion! I'd say out of the 15 resumes I received in the ...

Male Hygienists?

[QUOTE who="MRDH"]Rapport can only get you so far. Everyone gets finicky in this economy, even the DDS. Ever hear of "the grass is greener on the other side" ...

Male Hygienists?

[QUOTE who="the happy hygienist in Hartford, Connecticut"]Well, I can't read all of this but the profession is what you make it. We in our office have patients that like ...

Looking for a Dental Hygiene position in Ga

[QUOTE who="Still no luck in Duluth, Georgia"]I have been looking for a second part time or full time job for a year now in GA. I recently sent out resumes and business ...

I'm confused..is dental hygienists a good job or Not..is it worth it or not?

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]Hey exp,
Got an interview Monday! Wish me luck please. I don't know anything about it except another dds gave them my ...

I'm confused..is dental hygienists a good job or Not..is it worth it or not?

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]Thanks exp! I'm starting my math class(yuk)in Jan and a CNA class in 2 weeks. I'm looking forward to it finally. Was really ...

Male Hygienists?

[QUOTE who="MRDH"]Exp - and yes, I agree about concidering benefits and perks and the idea of retirement. I don't depend on the docs to setup my entire retirement. I ...

Dislike Dental Assisting but loves Hygiene??

[QUOTE who="rdhme in Rosemead, California"]LOL, the dentist i work for throws her dirty gloves in the sink of my operatory and lets them piles up until i give up and have ...

I'm confused..is dental hygienists a good job or Not..is it worth it or not?

[QUOTE who="Suzanne in Terre Haute, Indiana"]To go for either lpn or rn you have to get the pre-reqs done first, at least 1 or 2 years depending on how heavy of schedule ...

who makes more money?

[QUOTE who="hello in York, Ontario"]i think my resume is pretty good but i'll check the link you posted just incase it needs some polishing up:) I actually live in Toronto ...

I asked my friend, to ask her dentist if he has any openings for a dental hygienist...

[QUOTE who="hello in York, Ontario"]Iknow... what a mean thing to say..but the truth of the matter is, and the wanna-be hygienists should take note, is that their life and ...

who makes more money?

[QUOTE who="hello in York, Ontario"]Thanks for the advice Stacey...yeah your right...economy and way too many hygienists...
i know what you mean about temping..the ...

who makes more money?

[QUOTE who="hello in York, Ontario"]thanks for your comment Suzanne..yeah this kind of sucks! some of my friends who graduated earlier than me, were a little more lucky ...

Dental hygiene schools in Mass area?????

[QUOTE who="teeth in Newtonville, Massachusetts"]I go to middlesex community college right now and want to go to school that i can stay at. I didn't do to good on my SATS ...

I'm confused..is dental hygienists a good job or Not..is it worth it or not?

[QUOTE who="Bacon Bits in Middleton, Wisconsin"]I am working full time and going to school to knock out some of the pre requirements for a degree in DH - I have been ...