Why do you want to become dental hygienist? not dentist??
Question: What's the different between them? And why do want to become dental hygienist.
Just curious to know.
Thanks
Answers: Well there's a huge difference between them. A hygienist cleans the tartar form the teeth, takes x-rays, checks the gums for gum disease, discusses proper oral hygiene with the patients. They have a degree in dental hygiene (either associates or bachelors) and are licensed in their state. In some states hygienists can administer anesthetic (layman's terms: give the patients shots of Novocaine). The dentist on the other hand is a doctor who went to 4 years of college and 4 years of dental school. They fill cavities, make crowns and bridges, do root canals. extractions, veneers, implants, etc etc etc. In essence they fix the teeth.
I am a dental hygienist because I did not want to go to school for 8 years but I wanted a job in which I got paid well and could work part time if I decided to have a family. I worked full time until I got married now I am lucky enough to work only 2 days a week, but I probably make as much as many people who work full time do. (Pay in my area is $30-38/hr)
Now you know.
The hygienist cleans, takes x-rays and such. The dentist actually does the work such as drilling, filling cavities, pulling teeth, etc. I don't know why anyone would want to become either!
A dental hygienist needs fewer years of education than a dentist. That is why many people choose to go that direction rather than becoming a full-fledged dentist.
Also, the hygienists work shorter hours than dentists, allowing them to have more time with their families.
thanks for asking :)
i've been a dental assistant since 1995 and thought dentistry was fascinating. still do actually, but i couldn't afford to go to school for a minimum of 8 years then more time for a specialty (i wanted to be an orthodontist).
and after working for a few different dentists i saw how stressed out they all seemed. and that didn't seem too fun. also hearing that dentists had a high suicide rate didn't help either.
i saw dental hygiene as a realistic goal which would allow me to have a very flexible schedule from temping occasionally to working 1-2 days a week or full time for that matter. and allow me to start a family and still have time to myself.
also, i prefer to be on the prevention end, not the restoration end. if i can prevent someone from developing cavities through proper oral hygiene instructions then they won't have to see the dentist at all!
Just curious to know.
Thanks
Answers: Well there's a huge difference between them. A hygienist cleans the tartar form the teeth, takes x-rays, checks the gums for gum disease, discusses proper oral hygiene with the patients. They have a degree in dental hygiene (either associates or bachelors) and are licensed in their state. In some states hygienists can administer anesthetic (layman's terms: give the patients shots of Novocaine). The dentist on the other hand is a doctor who went to 4 years of college and 4 years of dental school. They fill cavities, make crowns and bridges, do root canals. extractions, veneers, implants, etc etc etc. In essence they fix the teeth.
I am a dental hygienist because I did not want to go to school for 8 years but I wanted a job in which I got paid well and could work part time if I decided to have a family. I worked full time until I got married now I am lucky enough to work only 2 days a week, but I probably make as much as many people who work full time do. (Pay in my area is $30-38/hr)
Now you know.
The hygienist cleans, takes x-rays and such. The dentist actually does the work such as drilling, filling cavities, pulling teeth, etc. I don't know why anyone would want to become either!
A dental hygienist needs fewer years of education than a dentist. That is why many people choose to go that direction rather than becoming a full-fledged dentist.
Also, the hygienists work shorter hours than dentists, allowing them to have more time with their families.
thanks for asking :)
i've been a dental assistant since 1995 and thought dentistry was fascinating. still do actually, but i couldn't afford to go to school for a minimum of 8 years then more time for a specialty (i wanted to be an orthodontist).
and after working for a few different dentists i saw how stressed out they all seemed. and that didn't seem too fun. also hearing that dentists had a high suicide rate didn't help either.
i saw dental hygiene as a realistic goal which would allow me to have a very flexible schedule from temping occasionally to working 1-2 days a week or full time for that matter. and allow me to start a family and still have time to myself.
also, i prefer to be on the prevention end, not the restoration end. if i can prevent someone from developing cavities through proper oral hygiene instructions then they won't have to see the dentist at all!
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