DENTAL HYGIENIST Q&A w/ My Mom! // LauraSmiles

My mom's been a dental hygienist for 29 YEARS and I finally got her to do this Q&A with me! MANY of you are interested in dental hygiene so we answered YOUR most commonly asked questions! She also has good advice for future dentists, so be sure to watch the entire video!
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[@LauraSmiles]

Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video so KZbin recommends it to others! These actions really help a ton! My momma would appreciate it! Questions answered (SO MANY!!!): Were you born in the US? Why did you want to be a dental hygienist? What was your major in college? How many years does it take to become a dental hygienist? What school did you attend? When did you graduate? How much was your tuition? Do you have an opinion on which DH degree to get? AS or BS? What are some helpful tips to be successful in dental hygiene school? Do you recommend becoming a dental assistant before dental hygiene school? How did you overcome the fear of failing? What do you think about the controversy over dental hygiene boards? (in regards to live patients) If you could do it again, would you still be a hygienist? How hard was it to find a job right out of hygiene school? What does your job entail? Do dental hygienists give local anesthetic? Do you do fillings? Why or why not? What’s your daily routine as a hygienist? Do you work full-time at 1 office? Do you ever get grossed out cleaning teeth? Have you ever worked with a doctor that was belittling? What loupes do you have? Where’d you get those cool safety glasses? Will there one day be a mother daughter office duo? Have you had any patients fall asleep in the chair? Did you always think that Laura wanted to go to dental school? What’s your least favorite habit of dentists? What are some things you want future dentists to know? Do you like your job? What’s your favorite part about your job? What’s the hardest part of your job? How’s the pay? How do you stop tartar buildup? Floss before or after brushing? What’s your favorite instrument? Is mouthwash necessary? What toothbrush do you use? Over the years of being a dental hygienist, did you stop studying or continue studying? Why hygienist over dentist? Do you wish you became a dentist instead? What’s the best advice you can give?

[@ShabazzSallierMusic]

LauraSmiles Hello I am Shabazz Sallier pop artist from Seattle also a college student and I just stopped by to say I love your videos they are really helpful so keep up the good work and trust me when I say this it's better than watching Cabel TV I just learn so much =)

[@LauraSmiles]

@@ShabazzSallierMusic Hi! Thank you so much for watching!

[@miriamamaning2754]

As a hygiene student, this video was fun and informative. Your mom is amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@LauraSmiles]

@@miriamamaning2754 Thank you!

[@karlatoledo2069]

Hi Laura I loved your video! Do you mind if I use some of your questions for one of my KZbin videos ?❤️

[@yvonnengo6257]

Love her! She slips in casually “I sUrVied the KhMer RoUGE” We need to give her more credit for that because it’s.... a fking genocide that she got out of and a huge part of her life experience. It makes sense why she mentions it so often and I wish more of our fellow first generation ask our parents about their past before it’s too late because it’s first hand experience and not edited shit in the textbooks. My father was a refuge from the VN war so I connect to this deeply, and I would love to gear more about your momma’s experience!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thanks so much Yvonne! My mom loves your comment and appreciates you for it! It's truly amazing what our parents went through...would love to share more about her experience now that I know there's interest! :)

[@dwise2165]

Your mom is so right! Finding the right office is the hardest part. I’m 5 years in and already burnt out 😂. I was in a very toxic work environment and thought I hated my career choice until I left that office and found a better job in dentistry. That’s when I realized that it was not my career that I hated, but it was my environment. it’s true what they say one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch!

[@LauraSmiles]

Wow! Glad you found the right work environment! It must make such a difference!

[@holleejanusitis2790]

I'm glad you commented this because I was just reading a bunch of horror stories of being a RDH and I almost thought I was making the wrong career choice ahh

[@shiadanimontiel2766]

your moms said something so true, “finding the right office.” that part! she’s the cutest 😚

[@gabrielahilgart3649]

Very true

[@ElleSimonee]

Just got accepted in my dental hygiene program! 1st try! Loved this video, it renewed my excitement!

[@LauraSmiles]

CONGRATS!!! That's so exciting! You have to celebrate when lockdown is over! :)

[@jenniferc5173]

She is so cute! Waiting to graduate from hygiene school sometime after this quarantine 😭🙃

[@LauraSmiles]

Jennifer C wooo congrats!! hopefully your graduation isn’t cancelled 😭

[@mylifeastyisha]

I’m in the same boat!

[@Toothfairypicker]

Pandemic and post pandemic...BAD time to be a hygienist!

[@Toothfairypicker]

Oddwolf 799 I know right?! Only truly accurate comment was the 3rd one from bottom by Karen Styan! Sorry. Just keeping it real! Plus dunno why NO one commented re post pandemic covid aerosol concerns?! Dentist and dental students will have to change the way they operate for their safety and the publics’. God help us!

[@simlpyme8052]

Toothfairypicker Hi, I am planning to apply for dental hygiene in February but the previous comments about dental hygiene during pandemic got me worried. How are the dental hygiene field and dental coping with Covid19? Is it safe to work? Should I even consider getting in the dental hygiene program at this point?

[@haleychmelicek3407]

I am a dental hygiene student and hearing her words about her experience makes me even more excited for my career!! She is so cute!

[@LauraSmiles]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@calmlysom]

Hello Can we complete our program as a rdh in 2yrs like, what if we regularly take classes?

[@walmariegarcia4384]

Laura, your mom is the reason why I decided to go back to school for RDH ! (After completing a Bachelors in HR and not finding a job in the field ) I watched one of our videos where you mentioned your mom being a hygienist had no influence in your dental school journey and a light bulb just went off. That was in august of 2018 and after completing all my pre reqs I got accepted this March! So thank you Laura’s mom 😊😊

[@LauraSmiles]

WOW that's amazing! Love this so much! My mom's touched by your story and she's rooting for ya!

[@akankshamiami9057]

It's really nice to know that after doing HR u hv done DH,i m also an RdH from India,nice to know abt u

[@JD-de5mq]

You have a very similar story to me! I also completed my HR degree and worked in it for 4 years, I hated the profession. Now I want to be an RDH and do something more technical and helping people! I think it will be more fulfilling! Good for you !

[@simlpyme8052]

Walmarie Garcia Hey, I just read your post and I am kind of in a similar situation as you: I am planning to apply for a bachelors in hr but I am much more inclined towards dental hygiene. I guess it is pretty much clear what career I should choose :). If you don’t mind, what country do you live in, knowing that finding a job in hr is hard if I happen to consider it?

[@walmariegarcia4384]

Simlpy Me I live in Orlando FL. In my area a brand new hygienist gets paid more than most mid level HR positions, so it was a blessing in disguise😊

[@josephgomez2249]

*mom answers question* *laura repeats answer 90% similar to original*

[@LauraSmiles]

LOL you ain't wrong - just summed up what she said

[@ShowMeYourTeeth]

Yaaaass. Easy to I find a job, hard to find the right office! Spot on!

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha yup!

[@DrTeresa]

OMG! i love your mom. I loved it when she said she is a "survivor" and she survived a genocide she can do anything she sets her mind on. I think I just binged watch your video tonight hahaha

[@toddseng5665]

Hi Laura, my family also survived the genocide of Khmer Rouge. I was about 7 years old when we immigrated to United States (Houston,Tx) in 1982. So I can relate what your mom went through(little bit). I admired that you and your mother chose the health profession as a career, we as a Cambodian community need more of that. I’m a pharmacist myself, and my son who is a freshman in college wants to be a dentist in the future. We find your videos very extremely helpful, keep doing what you doing.Thanks for your time and videos.

[@LauraSmiles]

Hi Pou, thank you so much. I appreciate your support. Thank you for being a Khmer health professional - we need more! I'm sure your son will be a great dentist and I wish him the best on his journey to dental school. Happy Khmer New Year to you and your family!

[@duelua06]

Omg, she’s cute. You’re blessed for having her 🥰🥰

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you! She appreciates the love!

[@YeseniaDLM]

Your mom is so cute. 😊 I'm a first year dental hygiene student.

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you! She appreciates the compliment (she keeps checking the comments section, LOL). Good luck on your studies! It's a great career

[@akankshamiami9057]

I m posted as an RDH

[@krised5194]

Your mom is a literal gem!!

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha she appreciates the love!

[@CassidyHedger]

Aww I loved this video! I’m in dental hygiene school right now and I love it! If anyone else is interested in hygiene I make vlogs about school 😊

[@LauraSmiles]

Thanks for watching! Keep up your vlogs! They're great :)

[@akankshamiami9057]

I lv this profession

[@christinewade5129]

I am 30 years now in hygiene....love it!! Your daughter has a beautiful smile,good job mom!! ;)

[@LauraSmiles]

Wow that's amazing! Mom says hi and thank you!

[@ernicet7614]

Two inspirations in one video. Very proud.

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you for your kind words! :)

[@jaiwinstonn7418]

I'm so glad this video came up! I've finished all my pre-requisites and have applied for my dental hygiene program! Just waiting for an acceptance letter but everything is delayed now... :( But that's okay! Your mom gave me hope, and made dental hygiene something that I am really looking forward to

[@LauraSmiles]

I hope you get in this cycle!! :)

[@jaiwinstonn7418]

@@LauraSmiles Thanks Laura! I JUST got an acceptance letter in a cohort of 24 students for this upcoming Fall semester! Its so competitive and I was able to get in! Such a coincidence that this happened right after I watched this video wow

[@dianachairez8057]

What a unique personality. Such a wise woman.

[@kay-lynn.dreyer]

Your mom is so cute! ❤ so amazing that she's been practicing for 29 years! I've been practicing as a hygienist for 1 yr :)

[@LauraSmiles]

She says thanks! Wooo glad to have you in the profession :)

[@camillekuczynski8008]

You and your mom are such a role model for aspiring dental students! Happy spring to you both!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you so much for your support! :)

[@jackhansmiles]

So personal 😭 love it

[@LauraSmiles]

Thanks Jack!

[@jackiewallowitch7903]

Your mom is so sweet and positive! I did a Dental mission trip to Cambodia 2 summers ago and they truly have the kindest people I've ever met. You both radiate that quality. Wish you all the best! 🦷😷

[@LauraSmiles]

WOW LOVE THAT!

[@melissanim9887]

Omg I’m Khmer too and I am working to be a dental hygienist as well! What a coincidence! 🇰🇭🇰🇭

[@LauraSmiles]

You are?! SO COOL! More Khmer people in dentistry LOVE IT

[@melissanim9887]

LauraSmiles YES!! Love it as well!

[@RyleeCarlon]

Your mom is truly an inspiration. I will be applying to dental hygiene school soon and this was informational!

[@lanimascarinas5547]

you're a very generous dental hygienist mam, thank you so much for sharing your experience... May God bless you more of good experiences in life.

[@jessicvm]

omg i’m so excited i just got into nyu de dental hygiene!!!!

[@LauraSmiles]

CONGRATS!!

[@yayuahang6016]

Wow so much good answers! I’m going for DH and I’m still looking for answers if I should go for DH and your mom really helps me to reconsider my decisions! Thank you so much and please have more videos like this for students who is going for DH. 😃 ...your mom is so cute!

[@LauraSmiles]

That's so great to hear!! Thanks for watching! She loves being a dental hygienist and sharing her experiences so I will feature her more in upcoming videos! :)

[@VictoriaKeo]

Aww, watching this makes me wish I went to school for hygiene! I'm an orthodontic assistant & I love it, but man, scaling teeth is so satisfying 😅 Btw, Happy New Year to you & your family! 😊

[@LauraSmiles]

It's never too late, haha! Ortho assistants are great too! Happy Khmer New Year!

[@inayawilliams1595]

I love your mom, can we share lol? I am in my second semester of my freshman year i want to become a dentist and get to your level some day! Although I want to be a dentist she has been an inspiration to me because of her story.

[@LauraSmiles]

Hahaha! Thank you!!

[@lyddlelove]

I'm an RDH too and this made me soooo happy. I can't wait to say I've been a Hygienist for 30yrs 🥺😍 I'm missing it so much right now and YESSS Hi Friedy posterior scaler is my favoriteeeeee instrument ever 🧡

[@LauraSmiles]

THANKS SO MUCH!!! Sounds like you truly love what you do!

[@sfreabe]

Your mom is literally the sweetest!

[@LauraSmiles]

Omg she loves that comment - thank you!

[@andriavitagliano5529]

I'm so glad your mom supports the end of dental hygiene boards on live patients!

[@LauraSmiles]

Not sure if they will end anytime soon though D:

[@Maryaliece]

I think being an assistant first is a good idea. It tells you if you enjoy dentistry in general. Some people aren't cut out for it.

[@LauraSmiles]

Great advice! It's very different thinking you want to be in the field and then seeing it and doing it everyday!

[@annathipham5712]

Hello! Also first gen-Cambodian! My mother and grandmother came to San José, CA as refugees from the Khmer Rouge! My family is from Battambang! I’m currently an RDA finishing my pre-reqs for hygiene school! Love your videos!

[@arthurn3608]

Very inspirational watching mother daughter duo!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you!!

[@ErikaCorrea]

Aw your mom is so cool! She speaks really good English btw! Love what she said at 3:10 and at 9:15

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha thanks!

[@yourlocalmemedude7186]

If u want clean teeths heres how to do it 1. buy many apples 2.cut where red is from a side u pick 3.brush ur teeth with the inside 4.after some days of doing this, your teeth should be clean Am i right?

[@rachelcovarrubias8897]

omg yes! Live patient exam is the biggest struggle!

[@Irene-is7zg]

I am currently in school for dental hygiene and am projected to graduate in 2021 with a BS! The scariest thing for me right now is learning to administer anesthesia. Aahhh!!!

[@LauraSmiles]

I remember being scared to give local! But it gets better with time! :)

[@Mimi-b0nj0ur]

It was a pleasure to listen and learn from your mom. Thanks for this video, Laura and Laura's mom! :)

[@anajacquelinef.5941]

Love her! Very wise & genuine!

[@renhoang8827]

Love her attitude and your relationship ❤️

[@hilary4343]

This was such a fun and informative video to watch! Your mom is so kind and genuine. Great job Laura!! 😊

[@LauraSmiles]

Thanks Hilary! Haha she appreciates the compliments. Hope you're doing well - miss you!

[@kristianlekaj5011]

Thank you so much for this video ! Your mom is very cute and funny ! As I am a first year dental student ( in a other country ) I find you inspiring !

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you so much!

[@karenvestergaard1571]

Montana Jack is also my favorite instrument! I also graduated in 1991 here in Ontario, Canada.

[@LauraSmiles]

Wow that's great! My mom says hello! :)

[@gwyntanner1295]

omg the edits are hilarious😆

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha thanks my mom thinks so too :P

[@Fignufif135]

Fellow DDS student! Love your channel and content! 💕

[@LauraSmiles]

Hi!! Thank you so much!

[@leeleeS611]

Love this. I did become a CDA, but I want to go further into DH. But I’m scared of failure, so its so uplifting you asked that question bc I thought I was the only one to feel that way.

[@LauraSmiles]

YOU CAN DO IT!!! :)

[@joshuaclark769]

I love you both 💕 I’m so excited to attend the dental hygiene program, even working on those oral hygienic procedures.

[@LauraSmiles]

I'm excited for you!!!

[@parkergaines2675]

I love you both! You guys are so helpful and such an inspiration. Tell your mom I said hi!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you for watching! She loves the comments! She says hi! haha!

[@rossyrivera3757]

To do filling should go to six months of education to become an EFDA. (Only for RDH)

[@NikaylaProductions]

Loved that this video popped up in my suggestions! My parents also escaped the Khmer Rouge and I finished hygiene school last year. It's very cool to hear about your mom's experiences and I look forward to following you on your dentistry journey as well!

[@LauraSmiles]

Noway - congrats!! It's so nice to see more Khmer people in dentistry!

[@yec4044]

Loveeee her!!! Such a strong and amazing person!!

[@toothyboujee1942]

She’s sooooo cute. Fellow hygienist here!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you! She appreciates the compliment (she keeps checking the comments section, LOL). You've chosen a great career :)

[@toothyboujee1942]

@@LauraSmiles AWW!! I'm sure the comments are making her happy. I'm starting my dental KZbin and hope to help people see the light in our profession! Keep up the great work and never ignore your mommas advice!!

[@MelloneeKecia]

You’re mom is so sweet and so cute and great video as always 🤗

[@LauraSmiles]

She appreciates your compliments! Thanks so much for watching!! :)

[@lenafeliz1877]

Your mom is so lovely and both have a great smile. Waiting to hear from my school for the DH program. Great Q&A thank you!!🦷💕

[@LauraSmiles]

Rooting for you!!!!

[@lushlunatic2232]

This was the cutest video I’ve watched all week. You should put her in more videos ☺️❤️

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha! She appreciates the compliment! Thank you! She'll probably make more cameos

[@chikiss9321]

Your mom is so cute !! I really enjoyed this video.

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@NOUR-zq9ns]

Ur mom is the cutest😍 love u Laura

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you for watching! She loves the comments!

[@asiahfisher2249]

Aww u have her smile 😊

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha I've been told! Thanks

[@gabiehern2023]

Wooow so I’m kinda stuck in life right now and I had 4 options I was looking into for my career and dental hygienist was one of them I think this is a sign thank you for this !!!!! And your mom is soooo adorable ☺️☺️ loved this video very helpful for my life choices

[@LauraSmiles]

OMG THANK YOU!!! I LOVE TO HEAR THAT!!!

[@oydoc20]

Hi you look two cute. I missed my late mom. Im a dental hygienist here in Kuwait for 13 years im from Philippines. I love my work coz i make my patients very satisfied and with a big smile when they go out in our dental clinic.

[@LauraSmiles]

Wow!! You do amazing work!

[@melanieaguirre2512]

your mom was very helpful!! Thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@RyleeCarlon]

Shout out to Yakima! I go to Eastern Washington University! So cool to see other Washingtonians on here!

[@mukbangyesplease4905]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Thank you for being so encouraging.

[@LauraSmiles]

Thanks for watching!

[@krised5194]

This is such a great video!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you!

[@giahoang3732]

Love your mom! She’s so cute.

[@phalh0enopsis348]

i love your mom!!!

[@darlenebarwise1296]

Your mum’s so cute! Im 17 and doing a Bachelors degree in Oral Health (therapy and hygiene) ✨🧡

[@LauraSmiles]

She appreciates the compliment!! Wow young with goals - love it!

[@brendapena5070]

Great inspirational dental video!

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you!

[@ragdeandwagyu8885]

Oohhh!!! It's just pop up so i watched it haha. U both looks cute and sweet. U two have both nice, clean and white teeth which i love to watch also haha. good luck to both of u. Laura is so gorgeous crush.hihihi.

[@bobbo11357]

Wow! That was very informative.

[@melissajauregui8761]

Love the video!! Your mom is awesome!

[@amairamiceballos2652]

Wow that's crazy I'm currently attending Yakima valley college to become a dental hygienist 😀

[@LauraSmiles]

Wow! We love Yakima haha

[@emmamanning4681]

I love your mom! She's so cute!

[@burntbarbie101]

Salute to your mom ❤️

[@LauraSmiles]

[@madeleinebeserra2569]

Loved this, so cute! I'm a RDH of 30 yrs, spot on info!

[@kellytran1426]

I love the energy that is coming off of this video! So encouraging and bright. I just subscribed. Looking forward for more videos with you two together

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you so much!

[@kellyjonas]

Oh no way my parents grew up in Yakima!! Go YVCC!

[@LauraSmiles]

Small world! Yakimaaaa!

[@fifster23]

Such beautiful smiles I cant help but smile too ^__^

[@jessicaheadstream497]

One thing I noticed was not asked but I would like to point out. When you get your hygiene license it's in the state you went to school typically. My personal experience was very difficult to get a license when moving to another state. The laws vary state to state and be ready to take more board test and pay big $ for another license for the state you are moving to. Unfortunately R.D.H. license is not like a nursing license. I hope that changes soon.

[@LauraSmiles]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@intannadzirah5593]

YEAYYY! your mom so cute!! you guys look a like tho :) keep it up Laura! Hope that you can share some dental studies subjects! :)

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you!!

[@gracewells8968]

i love her.

[@Nancyphung.]

Your mom’s info is extremely helpful! My dream career is dental hygienist 😃 maybe afterward, attending dentistry is my planning path! Could you share some tips about moving up to dentist from dental hygienist? It’s my pleasure ❤️

[@Xda_one]

OMG I'm Khmer too! I watched your videos to help me get through my dental assisting program & it helped me a ton! I hope you and your family are doing well~

[@LauraSmiles]

OMG HI!!!! YEEEEE THANK YOU!! YOU TOO!! Hope you're killing the program! :)

[@Xda_one]

@@LauraSmiles I loved it! Such a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to being a hygienist soon! ^^

[@learning2healnluvme111]

Your mom is so cute! I feel inspired!

[@LauraSmiles]

She says thank you!!! :)

[@nikkipham3148]

I have the SAME EXACT vintage safety glasses that have been handed down to me! ☺️

[@LauraSmiles]

no way!!! I get compliments all the time on them!

[@elijah1110]

You guys are awesome

[@marissabarragan2043]

I just need science and I’ll be able to enter the program 😄😄😄 I love this !!

[@LauraSmiles]

nice!!! keep it up!

[@rebeccabarroteran700]

Just found your channel🥰 I really want to become a hygienist! Can you do a video with your mom on the pros and cons on dental hygiene?

[@rebeccabarroteran700]

Also you guys are sooo pretty😘

[@LauraSmiles]

Great idea!! I'll add it to the list!

[@Joycethedentist]

hahahaha soooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!

[@LauraSmiles]

hehe thanks!

[@andrewmao-long9608]

is a dental hygienists and Orthodontics the same ????

[@adhracabdul345]

I’m going to school for dental hygiene in September 🤗

[@LauraSmiles]

Congrats!!

[@shawnnuxoll3366]

I went to yvcc hygiene school. Been out now for almost 7 years! Hard school. It's worth it though! I'm in Wenatchee

[@adhracabdul345]

shawn nuxoll I’m in Canada and our path to becoming a dental hygienist is a little different. For example in my province we aren’t allowed to give anesthesia

[@maureen8524]

@@adhracabdul345 what province are you in?

[@adhracabdul345]

Maureen Rocky Ontario

[@misscherrylinh2259]

Woow those were some really good question. I have a question for you laura: what have you learned from your mum as she's working as a dental hygienist? What will you take with you to be a better doctor/ what would you like to change as a doctor towards hygienist and assistants? I worked as an assistants before and I do truly believe that you have to find the right office. I changed at least 3 offices and for a long time I felt that I kept failing because of they way I've been treated by my coworkers/doctors. Truth was, they weren't willing to teach me their ways. Those experiences definitely discouraged me to pursue dental hygienist. However, I do keep wonder if things were different if I had a "higher" education in the office (RDH). Any tips from your mum?

[@LauraSmiles]

Thank you for watching! Definitely the most important takeaway from her as hygienist that I will keep in mind when I'm a dentist is to try to finish hygiene exams before starting a long procedure! She says that sometimes the dentists forget so it's nice if the assistant can help remind! Oh no! I'm sorry that you had bad experiences at your previous offices. Like my mom said, it's hard to find the right office. Especially when you're an assistant, it's difficult because each dentist has their own preferred way of doing things and they have to be willing to teach you otherwise you won't know! You can still pursue hygiene - it's never too late! One of my mom's friends actually just did a career change to dental hygiene and she's in her 40s! My mom's advice to you is to keep looking for the right office. Hopefully you have a working interview so you can work with the dentist before hiring and see if it's a match.

[@daisyb9543]

Yes!!!!

[@LauraSmiles]

YAY!

[@chanvateymean1797]

Omggg I never knew your mom is from Cambodia! That’s where I’m from.

[@ashleyzielke3072]

Love this! She is awesome! I just finished my first year as an RDH. I have learned a lot, but I feel like I still feel like I need to improve. How long did it take you to be confident in your skills? :)

[@LauraSmiles]

CONGRATS! 1 YEAR DOWN! My mom says it took her at least 2 years out of school to be confident in her skills! Everyone's different but it gets better with practice!!

[@trevorbailey2195]

I’m trying to get into a program now and then on to dental school!!!

[@se6266]

Omg I love her!

[@LauraSmiles]

Haha she appreciates the love!