what are the job and income opportunities for a 4 yr degree dental hygienist graduate?
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Depends on where you live and how the market is paying.  In California, where the cost of living is high, some hygienists are making upwards of 100k a year including production.  In other areas you can make 60K a year.  I believe the national average is around 45-50k a year.  It is a great paying job and very rewarding.  It can be hard on the hands so make sure that you take care of them from the beginning.  Using an ultra-sonic scalar helps take some of the wear and tear off of your hands.  Use them whenever you can.  Also make sure that your instruments are very sharp to save you from finger-pulling a lot.  Doing a lot of stretching excesses during the day can help.  Proper positioning of your body is important.  Legs at a ninety degree angle in relation to the floor and feet planted firmly on the floor helps a lot.  Hygiene is a wonderful career but can be very stressful.  Just remember that it is a job and don't take the job home with you.
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If you are looking for a job that you can realistically achieve in a reasonable number of years:\nDentist\nLawyer\nDoctor\nVet
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Do you have have a dental college in your area. They might permit you to be treated by a student dentist.I know that the community college in our area  has people who are treated by student dental hygenists and dental assistants.The treatment is supervised by professionals and the cost is reasonable. Maybe welfare will help you  with this(or be able to direct you to someone who can. or maybe social security can be of help.
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you can try dental colleges,and if its affecting your work depending on what state you live in the rehabilitation commission will help!and you might try free clinics that base your fees on your income,thats how i am getting mine done!my clinic is hooked up with a dental office that goes by my income!you can also look at the prices of this dental site they are cheap!affordabledentures.com they do other work besides dentures.
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Their may be some dental colleges near you and the dentists trainees can do the work.\n     Don't worry,their work is well supervised.
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You may want to contact dental schools and see if they have students looking for charity work.\n\nhope this helps!
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Save your money towards orthodontics, and look for a job that covers dental insurance well.
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Dental hygienist has about 2 years of college for the degree and certification and cleans patients teeth. A dental assistant has a much shorter certification program and sometimes can even be trained by a dentist. They generally assist dentist while he is working on teeth and can take x-rays. You may need to check your own states requirements. \nHygienists make about 2 to 3 times what an assistant would make but often only work part time.
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Check with an Local University.\nThey probably have a dental clinic or days you can come in as students need practice , supervised by a professor.\nAsk to speak to someone over Dentistry studies in the college.
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Go to this website and select your state.  It will give you a list of dental hygiene schools in your state and whether they offer an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree.
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Here is a link foro Dental Hygienist Schools in your area! \n\n\nhttp://www.tsbde.state.tx.us/schoolsPrint.htm
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theres dental tech schools in the local colleges and dental schools in the major schools around you contact the dental aide program to get free or reduced cleanings and xrays then use them as a referral for the surgury at the college and ask the social director or social worker for transport info and if your a vet like me theres more options also some dentist do this type of thing for a community clinic call the local salvation army or goodwill center for more info theres a lot out there i go for free fillings and tooth extractions at the community clinic in my town
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Try Dental School at Local University.\nFree and good.\nYou just might have to take more time to get work completed.
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First have you been to dentist recently? Did they give you a total estimate of the cost of your treatment? Most offices carry financing options for your dental work. An other option you might consider is going to the University School of Dentistry or Community College school of dentistry in your area they usually are on a sliding scale, this means they charge you according to your gross income per year. I work in a dentist office, if you need any advice just ask....hope this helps
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www.simplyteeth.com  ....this is a great website I used it alot whilst I was at uni studying to become a dental nurse.....hope if helps......oops sorry i read question wrong.......like the other lady suggested talk to a Dental Nurse  they will give u all the info you need.
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I would recommend the following:\n1) Do a survey of some of the best dentists in the San Diego Area.\n2) Do a survey of some of the students currently enrolled in the program. \n\nBased on my personal experience, I've found both of the above to be pretty effective.  Professionals are well aware of the best programs because they tend to work with a lot of the programs' graduates and have a good take on how well they were taught in school.  And the students, who are 3 to 4 years into the programs (or close to graduation), are very aware of the pros and cons of their programs and what the competition in other schools are like.  Visit the schools, and get permission from the departments to sit in a couple of the advanced classes.  Before or after the class, talk to the students.  You'll be surprised at how candid they are.\n\nCriteria to determine in putting together your surveys are:\n-- Is the equipment that is used to teach in these schools the latest and greatest in technology? or is it something that was used 10 years ago?\n-- What are the credentials of the professors.  Have they been in academia for their entire professional career, or do they have experience as practitioners (the latter is VERY important, because that means what they teach is grounded in reality)\n-- Is the curriculum well-rounded? Meaning does it provide a good foundation of basic courses/knowledge, as well as courses focusing on specialized or advanced topics.\n-- Is there any assistance with helping you get placed in good jobs.\n-- Do you know where you want to work once you graduate or at least the type of working atomosphere you prefer?  If you do, find out which programs/schools these professionals got their training from.\n\nGood luck!
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Check your local area for a 'College of Dentistry and/or 'Dental Hygienists'. Schools are usually looking for patients for their students to practice on. The appointment time will last longer than a fully-trained Dentist, however there is usually little or no charge. The student will also be under the guidance of their instructor, so no, you won't be left with someone 'unqualified'. Good luck!