Question by babyrko: How do i become a dental Hygienist/what major?
ok! I NEED HELP/ANSWERS …

i am a high school senior in Maryland, and i want to be a dental hygienist, but i don’t want to only get my associates i want to get my bachelors degree!
so i want to go to a community college first “Montgomery college” but the problem is i dont know what major i have to be in…i chose pre-dentistry just because i had to turn it in.
what would the major be called?

***For the next 2 yrs or so after community college i might move to california…what are some things i have to worry about?***

Best answer:

Answer by PooPooLaTrash
You need to speak with a counselor at the school, tell him or her what your goal is, and they will be able to advise you on course selection and major.

Moving to California from Maryland? Get ready for sticker shock. Things are going to be much more expensive, although salaries are higher. First research where you want to live, then look online at sites like apartmentratings.com to get an idea of what your rent is going to be and which areas to avoid. There are some great things about California…the weather, and the people are generally very cool and don’t get in your business as long as you’re not doing anything to hurt them. Also, getting a job in the healthcare field probably won’t be difficult, but do check out your options before you make the leap. It’s not like you’re moving to a neighboring state…you’ll be moving 3000 miles away.

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Why Dentistry?

Dental health is an important part of the overall health systems. With the increasing modern life style dental problems are also increasing in these sections of the population. All these problems necessitate appropriate suggestions of dentist to keep our teeth healthy and fit for long years.

Being a doctor or a dentist is a blessing. Not every human will get that opportunity to serve the people. Serving human is the biggest service. It is a very dignified profession and requires a lot of patience and understanding. I will not say that all those who come to learn medicine or dentistry are born with that patience but they develop it while they learn the importance of it in their profession. Serve people in pain or serve God is the same thing.

Now if talking about dentistry, it is one of those profession in which you can bring smiles to many faces. If you have a pain in your tooth you would not even be able to give a small smile, speaking is far beyond. A good smile is a part of the pleasing personality. Doing your dentistry from a good Dentistry College is very important. Many colleges teach you different aspects that come in Dentistry. There are many dental courses that one can choose to do, depending on his interest. You can be a reason to the smiles of the many.

There are quite a few career areas for dental professionals, each with its own learning requirements; some necessitate certification and licensure. Dentistry is an exclusive line of work having so many avenues of oral health to discover.

The dental professions offer a variety of career opportunities and experiences:

Dentist
Hygienists
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Dental Assistant
Dental Lab Technician

A BDS degree holder can start his/her career as practitioner in government hospitals, private nursing homes, industrial and corporate hospitals. Establishments like Defense Service, Railways, and Ordnance Factories also employ Dentists for hospitals run by them. However, a specific degree opens up more career opportunities in teaching and research institutions like Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Besides, as private practitioners, you can have your own dental clinics. Those who are interested in social service can join NGOs. There are a lot of career opportunities abroad too.

Dentistry is a well-remunerative career option. Be a dentist, bring smiles on faces and smile for yourself.

Are You Considering Cheaper Dental Care Options? Why Not Visit a Dentistry School?

Dental health is an important part of the overall health systems. With the increasing modern life style dental problems are also increasing in these sections of the population. All these problems necessitate appropriate suggestions of dentist to keep our teeth healthy and fit for long years.

Being a doctor or a dentist is a blessing. Not every human will get that opportunity to serve the people. Serving human is the biggest service. It is a very dignified profession and requires a lot of patience and understanding. I will not say that all those who come to learn medicine or dentistry are born with that patience but they develop it while they learn the importance of it in their profession. Serve people in pain or serve God is the same thing.

Now if talking about dentistry, it is one of those profession in which you can bring smiles to many faces. If you have a pain in your tooth you would not even be able to give a small smile, speaking is far beyond. A good smile is a part of the pleasing personality. Doing your dentistry from a good Dentistry College is very important. Many colleges teach you different aspects that come in Dentistry. There are many dental courses that one can choose to do, depending on his interest. You can be a reason to the smiles of the many.

There are quite a few career areas for dental professionals, each with its own learning requirements; some necessitate certification and licensure. Dentistry is an exclusive line of work having so many avenues of oral health to discover.

The dental professions offer a variety of career opportunities and experiences:

Dentist
Hygienists
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Dental Assistant
Dental Lab Technician

A BDS degree holder can start his/her career as practitioner in government hospitals, private nursing homes, industrial and corporate hospitals. Establishments like Defense Service, Railways, and Ordnance Factories also employ Dentists for hospitals run by them. However, a specific degree opens up more career opportunities in teaching and research institutions like Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Besides, as private practitioners, you can have your own dental clinics. Those who are interested in social service can join NGOs. There are a lot of career opportunities abroad too.

Dentistry is a well-remunerative career option. Be a dentist, bring smiles on faces and smile for yourself.

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Apart from saving money the other advantage of getting the procedure done at a dentistry school is that you will be in safe and experienced hands. Professors working at dental colleges have many years of experience in the field. In fact, many of them are pioneers in the field. For this reason, you can rest assured that you will be in safe hands. The quality you can expect at a dentistry college cannot be found even at the best dental clinics outside. Even when a dental student is performing the procedure, it will still be supervised by someone experienced in the field and so you don’t have anything to fear.

You can expect better services because many dental trainees are very enthusiastic about doing the procedures. Students take a lot of interest and so you will get better services even when compared to an established dentist. However, there is some element of risk associated with it. Students can make mistakes. However, the chances are very low because there will always be an experienced professor supervising dental procedure. If something goes wrong, he will immediately rectify it without any problem.

If you want to get dental procedures at the college, you will have to contact the college directly. Just call their office and inquire if any such opportunities exist. There may be certain paper work involved — you may have to sign certain forms and agreements. For this reason, it may take some time. You have to start early so that you can get the procedures done as soon as possible.

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