Should You Become A Dental Assistant Before Dental Hygiene School?

Do you need to be a dental assistant before being a dental hygienist? If you are a dental assistant before entering dental hygiene school…do you have an advantage? #dentalassistant #dentalhygiene
**PLEASE NOTE** SOME DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS REQUIRE DENTAL ASSISTING EXPERIENCE. IT WILL SAY ON YOUR INTENDED SCHOOL'S APPLICATION IF THEY REQUIRE IT OR NOT. IF YOU ARE STILL UNSURE, CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT. THIS VIDEO WAS FOR THE PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE IT. HOPE THIS HELPS!
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[@TeethTalk]

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[@nydentalassitantschools8939]

Working as a Dental Assistant is a HUGE ADVANTAGE prior to going to dental hygiene school. Working as a dental assistant can be a stepping stone to becoming a dental hygienist. Formally trained dental assistants will find it much easier in hygiene school because they've studied the theory of many of the topics you mentioned in your video. You said you weren't formally trained so that's the problem. On the Job Trained you only learned how to do things, you had no idea why you were doing them. You never studied the theory behind dental assisting and if you had you would have taken great x-rays as a dental assistant! So my takeaway on this...had you went to dental assisting school you would understand the huge advantage. Also working as a dental assistant allows the person to work in the dental environment to actually see if they will like working in the profession of dentistry. Lastly, there are some dental hygiene schools that require the prospective student to work s dental assistants. The reason they ask if you worked as a dental assistant on the entrance application is that they know if the candidate has, there's a greater chance they will be successful in dental hygiene school. Dental Hygiene school is no walk in the park, and any exposure to dentistry will help someone get through the program.

[@Nept6nss]

Omg thank you !!! i needed this

[@Kaur2]

Hey so I want to know clearly that as dental assistant I can go to dental hygienist easily or not becz in high school I didn’t take chemistry bio and science so please clearly give me ans that without high school requirements in hygienist program can I get admission or not becz I am about to planing to take dental assistant is it enough this course for hygienist…Thankyou

[@yazminsanchez4210]

So the prerequisites to get into a dental program/major is mostly Biology classes, which they usually offer to be able to qualify. I live in Virginia and I’m currently taking the prerequisite classes they requires to qualify for their dental hygiene program, buy they also require 1 year of experience in the dental field. Hope this helps

[@deedeenellyyusufu2252]

Thank you!

[@Noah_pito]

This is 3 years old but thank you so much for this! My admissions counselor was recommending I become a DA first given my lack of college/dental experience and I was kind of on the fence but now I know its for the best!

[@Stormy_Cloud]

Ok, so I grew up with ADD and struggled with paying attention in class. After high school, I decided to take one year off of school. I stuck to that commitment. I enrolled into a 9 month dental assisting program at 20 years old to prepare myself for dental hygiene school. It helped me so much because I know that I was not ready to enter a real college. Dental hygiene is a very rigorous and intense program and I was not mentally prepared for when I was 18-19 years old. I had a clear goal that dental hygiene was what I REALLY wanted to do. However, I would not recommend people to enroll in a dental assisting program if they are ready for dental hygiene school. I never used my degree in dental assisting. I entered dental hygiene as soon as I completed the dental assisting program. I wanted to make sure that I was college material. For some people, college is simply not made for them. Fresh out of dental assisting school, I noticed the information I learned fro dental assisting is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than dental hygiene. It has no use to me anymore. For the record, I believe that anyone can do anything they want to do. College is what you make of it. Every year I would see Freshmen arrive all excited to receive the "college experience". When they realize that college is about learning (not fun and games) they usually drop out somewhere within the first 2 semesters of pre-requisites. Please dont be that person. If you have a positive attitude about learning, you will do fine. Instead of worrying IF you will pass, say to yourself, " I KNOW I WILL PASS!" You WILL pass anything yoh want to if you put in the time and effort. As a precaution, I would like to remind everyone that dental hygiene school is VERY HARD... But it is NOT IMPOSSIBLE! Every other student in the classroom shares the same exact worries with you. But you are all in this together. I remember one of our clinic dentists of over 14 years said, "At one point, within these last two years, each of you will cry at least once... And that is normal". Attendance is mandatory; every absence or tardy will cost a 3 point deduction off your final grade (unless you file an excused absence. You must have either a signed doctor note or an obituary card is someone died). Also, my teachers always said, "Hygienists are never late; they are always on time". You aways have to make sure you have a patient scheduled in your chair. There are usually grade-point deductions for any lost clinic time (time is always of the essence). It is so FREAKING stressful finding a Board Patient. Will they qualify? Is their calculus easy to remove? Will they show up on time? Are they aware they must be present for 4 hours? And then you also have to worry if you removed ALL the calculus in the quadrant. And then you have to worry about causing "tissue trauma," that results in an automatic failure. Basically, there is always going to be a lot of worrying.. But majority of dental hygiene instructors are understanding. They remember dental hygiene school being the hardest thing they ever did. Financially, physically, and mentally draining. Expensive. Lots of work. Lots of information. One thing I miss about being a student is the "safety net" to protect me from my own mistakes. Im happy to say that I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences- Dental Hygiene in May 2020. I only have to take my National Board Exam left! I would also like to say that I have earned a few lifelong friends along the way. I wouldnt change my decision to enroll in dental hygiene school for anything. I am proud to say that I am 23 years old with a Bachelors degree. This is a great career to have. Good money with benefits, friendly co-workers, etc. I have never met a dental hygienist who is unhappy with their career move.

[@TheChris7690]

Your post just confirmed I'm going in the right direction. I'm so nervous because I really struggle with retaining information and getting a hold of certain subjects which had me feeling that dental hygienist isn't the way I should go. Your words just reassured me that as long as you put a positive mind to it, its possible. Thanks a lot!

[@Stormy_Cloud]

@@TheChris7690 Hi, Im so happy to hear that someone actually had taken my advice. These past 3 years of my life were the hardest I have endured. It does stress you out when you see other classmates fail a course. During the First Semester of the Dental Hygiene Program, many other students realize this is not the correct career move for them. I think that it is important to have the mentality to never give up when you feel let down. If you are struggling, ask for help. If tutoring is available, stay on top of your gain. Take advantage of free education that will keep you on top of your game. Because it all ends once you graduate. Also, tutors teach you different "techniques" than materials taught in a standard classroom. Honestly, sometimes I WOULD become stressed out to the point where I wanted to change from a full-time student to part-time. However, it is not possible once you are enrolled into hygiene school. But the same thought always lingered in my mind: "What IF I pass?" And then the fear of failure would drive me to achieve more than a passing grade. In the end, I am happy that I never gave up on myself. Usually the ones who do not pass/move forward into the program are : 1) Not made for this career, OR 2) Not trying hard enough. Make sure that you are doing EVERYTHING your instructors tell you to do. Then you shouldnt have a problem. 😉

[@Stormy_Cloud]

@@TheChris7690 I would also like to mention that many of my lectures are recorded during class. So before every exam, I would re-watch all the lectures relevant to the exam on 1.5X speed! You could also request testing accomodations from your school. My testing accomodations were: 1. Extra testing time in a private setting, avoiding any distractions 2. I would receive notes from my peers (With ADD, I have a difficult time focusing on what is important)

[@dilan8589]

thank you so much for this! I have ADD too and I have no idea if i want to go into assisting or hygiene because i have a really hard time focusing. I also have really bad anxiety so thinking about having to test my skills with them watching me really really scares me! What do you think I should do? Should I just do what you did by going into assisting and seeing how I like it then decide if I want to go into hygiene?

[@Alexiannajulie]

This was so very helpful! Thank you so much 🥰

[@kammy7863]

I'm gonna do Dental assisting first so I can get a job and work ,while getting my Dental Hygienist degree. Thanks for the info. You should do more , "A Day In A Life Of A Dental Hygienist Videos!❤️💕

[@TeethTalk]

yay thank you! truly appreciate it :)

[@spicymeatball360]

I just finished a dental assisting program. Aced everything. Mainly just wanted to see if i could do it before moving forward to hygiene school. Can't wait to start!

[@UnikaBeauty]

K. Willis congratulations! 🥳🦷

[@Maliaque]

How's it going? -

[@pipsqueak677]

I think assisting should be MANDATORY for applying to hygiene School. Assisting is a great way to master talking to patients, taking FMX's, decoding x rays, and so much more. it really does help you A LOT

[@kitrirainbolt7985]

I didn’t get into my dental hygiene program this year and was ready to give up but decided to go to dental assisting school and just started this summer. Hoping to get into the dental hygiene program next year🤞🏻😊

[@TeethTalk]

So glad you did NOT give up! We all have our own journey to get where we're going! Enjoy the process! Sending you positive toothy vibes your way!

[@saharahmad1127]

This is me as well! I didn't get into my dental hygiene program as well but I got in for my Dental assisting program and so I am going to start from there and see if I want to go further (which I do). Also hoping that I can get into the program next year!!!

[@anglecke6543]

@@TeethTalk I hope you do

[@love4bunnii]

I’m currently in school trying to finish the science classes to get into the dental hygiene program. Only 24 students are accepted in the program each year tho so I’m thinking of becoming a DA before getting into the program now.

[@jocelynneshaffer8784]

@@love4bunnii Same here! I'm about to start my pre-recs for a 2 year hygiene program but they only accept 25 each year. I'm so nervous I won't get accepting so thinking of doing DA as a back up.

[@chocolatekisses849]

If I had it to do over I would have went straight to hygiene school.

[@chayncefairfax2635]

why if you don't mind me asking?

[@kammy7863]

Why?

[@Stormy_Cloud]

I understand that decision if you are prepared and understand how difficult hygiene school is. I completed both to prepare myself for college courses.

[@main2beat403]

What I'm thinking is. I don't have any experience in anything but I want to go straight to hygiene school but the school I'm looking at says I most likely won't be accepted unless I go to DA school 1st because I have no points. I think I'll be wasting my time learning how to be a Da though.

[@CiCi848]

Alabama is the only state that will recognize “job experiences,” yu can do 24 months of dental assistant and then enroll into hygienist program for 12 months, pass state board and you’ll be a hygienist ❤️‼️

[@CiCi848]

You don’t go this route in Alabama and you can enroll into a college that offers a hygienist program however it takes close to three years.

[@ashley8669]

It 100% helps though because while someone who never assisted will need to start at minimum pay or internship no , someone who has assisted will have years of experience and will not have entry level pay and have an easier time finding a job

[@AM-zp4xw]

Wow you finally have ads on you’re videos! ☺️ you definitely deserve to get paid for this!

[@TeethTalk]

lol thank you so much!!!! I appreciate you watching :)

[@jacquelyncortez2650]

Agree with every point you made in this video! My program did give us extra points on our application for having a dental assisting background, but it was not required. There aren’t any programs in WA state that requires DA experience. Completely different roles on the dental team.

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you so much for commenting this!!!! So great to hear this! Sending positive toothy vibes your way :)

[@MegaShay1995]

Yay this makes me happy. I’m also in Washington and was debating if DA is even worth it, if in the end I’m just going to be a DH.

[@bellamckinnon8655]

Howdy! Am here from ‘A Day In The Life Of A Dental Hygienist’. I really appreciate the effort you put into prepping all of us curious or lost in regards to info in the dentistry department. Really relieves a lot of stress from not knowing much about the role/s, and whether or not I'd actually enjoy the work. Course, I still need to study and really work as a hygienist to gauge whether or not I will enjoy it in the long run, but your videos have been a huge, huge help. Thanks again!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for being here and commenting kind! I have a DH hub on my website teethtalkgirl.com/rdh that might give more helpful info as well!!! wishing you the best on your journey!

[@UnikaBeauty]

The advantages of being a dental assistant prior to entering the dental hygienist program only relates to the chances of acceptance into the program and you’ll already have credits towards your degree. I’m currently in the dental assisting program. I love your content, it’s inspiring!✨

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Sending positive toothy vibes your way! :)

[@buffy9214]

Hi, do you mean there was less prerequisites that you had to take to get into hygiene school bc you took dental assistanting first?

[@UnikaBeauty]

@@buffy9214 No. At my college, the DH program is a 2 year program once accepted. During the DH first year, most of the courses are taken with the DA students.

[@buffy9214]

@@UnikaBeauty So you didn't need to take those classes? And if so, are you finishing up the DH program sooner than 2 years?

[@henylor2813]

is it worth to start the dental assistant program or wait and try again to apply for the next cycle in the next couple of months and risk getting denied and failing to get accepted?

[@keiraontiveros2806]

I’m gonna take my pre reqs this year very excited and then once I’m done I’ll go straight into hygiene! My program says that some people that get accepted into the program have experience but my brother said it doesn’t mean it’s worse if you don’t have any experience

[@KimberlyMolina-pk9rp]

its not that its a must its just that it'll be easier for you to comprehend things and not be lost if you apply to dh after

[@Chloer.elizab]

Is there a bridge program from dental assistant to dental hygiene? I am wanting to become a dental assistant and then dental hygiene!

[@stephaniegar1006]

Hello again! DA here from Toronto, Canada. I've been an assistant for almost 3 years now, going back to school for hygiene is on the list. From the colleges I've been looking at just because you are a DA there is no advantage to get accepted automatically, like you said I agree it is a booster help but not a requirement. For private schools, here you would have to do an entrance exam and interview. I feel that what you said is true, you are ahead by a minute but people will catch on quick!

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you SO much for watching and for commenting!!! This is so great to hear! I appreciate it SO SO SO SO MUCH! Sending all the positive toothy vibes your way :)

[@SmithBay]

Question what school did you apply too for dental hygienist? I'm from Toronto too, and I don't know where to apply 😭

[@stephaniegar1006]

@@SmithBay Hey girl! George Brown College is the best school in Toronto for the program, but I'll be honest it's very competitive and waitlisted. If you don't want to wait you can do the private route! Oxford College, Aplus Institute, & Toronto College of Dental Auxiliaries are all private 18-month courses. If you need help or want to talk let me know girl!

[@keenlykay5561]

For my college dental assisting school isn't a requirement for our hygiene program. However, our program application process is point based and if you're a dental assistant you would get more points than an applicant who wasn't one 🤷 thankyou for making this video and mentioning how every college is different!

[@TeethTalk]

SO GREAT TO KNOW! Thank you so much for commenting that! What state are you in?!

[@keenlykay5561]

@@TeethTalk I'm from Oklahoma 😊!

[@emilyhartley3015]

The local community college in my town that offers Dental Hygiene only has 12 openings to the program and over a hundred applicants. They go by a point system to chose who gets accepted and being a RDA adds more points.

[@TeethTalk]

SO GOOD to know!!!! thank you!!! which state are you in?!

[@kiernanroberts6083]

I’m planning on going to college for dental assistant!

[@TeethTalk]

Yay!!! So excited for you! Sending positive toothy vibes your way :)

[@shamsadeeni9554]

I wanted to go for dental hygienist straight but I failed hesi twice I have to wait a year to retake so decided to go for dental assistant instead of wasting a year but I am done with prerequisite classes it’s just the hesi and a waiting list that kept me behind is this a good idea?

[@jacobrahe8726]

Some schools like the one I’m discerning goes off a point systems to accepting students and those who have DA program under there belt are favored for more points the more education the better

[@santanacoalson6029]

So I'm in Florida and our dental hygiene program is very competitive allowing only 12 students a year. The first part of being picked for the program is based on points and if you have previously been a dental assistant you receive more points and if you went to dental assisting at the college where I applied you received even more points! Plus almost half of the credit hours from assisting transfers over to dental hygiene. Disclosure is that our dental assisting program is 16 months (a lot longer than most). So it definitely depends on the college:) We needed 25 observation hours as well:) I'm just in the beginning of dental hygiene school and absolutely love watching your videos! Thank you for posting:)

[@TeethTalk]

SO GREAT KNOWING THIS! Thank you very very very much for commenting!!!

[@SteveZ919]

How's school going?

[@santanacoalson6029]

Just graduated in May:)

[@Andreasplace]

@@santanacoalson6029I’m in Florida if you don’t mind what school did you apply to?

[@santanacoalson6029]

@@Andreasplace Eastern Florida State College

[@kittycatindabluehat]

if you are a dental assistant and are going for dental hygiene, is it difficult to find the time to balance school and work? i want to go for dental hygiene, but i think going into assisting first would be best, im just worried i wont have to time to do both and i definitely need to work while going to school. did anyone else deal with this?

[@hank1221]

Hey girl I’m in the same boat. I’m 22 and thinking about going back to do dental assisting, then working towards hygiene. My goal is to work as an assistant briefly and apply pretty quickly for hygiene since I’m in my early 20s. But still stressed about if I should even do assisting I just know it would help in my application process greatly

[@lovinlife3528]

You just made me feel so much better, thank you 😢😢😢💕💕💕 you’re so helpful!

[@TeethTalk]

you got it :) :) wishing you the best!!!!

[@virginiaespinosa9638]

This helped me a lot i was debating in working as a CNA for now to save up money or just go to dental assistant. 🤔

[@ginaplopper-norton8839]

My school didn't give us a choice. The first year of school IS assisting. It's Lewis and Clark college in Illinois.

[@TeethTalk]

Oh wow!!! SO GREAT knowing this! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Aku-an]

Unfortunately, going to a dental assistance program before dental hygiene is necessary. At least where I live, all the school near me would not select an individual who does not have the CODA-accredited dental assistance certification. It sucks. I rather it not be that way to save cost but it is beneficial to experience what a dental assistant does. That way what you learn can help you when you eventually get into dental hygiene school.

[@TeethTalk]

ahhh! this is good to know. because it's not like that in my area. which state do you life in??? thank you!

[@Aku-an]

@@TeethTalk Florida. There's about 27 accredited and only 3 is near me :(.

[@BrayLee38]

You're amazing! Thank you for the great videos and all of the positivity! ❤

[@TeethTalk]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this kind comment. I'm so happy we can share the positivity!

[@AirwreckaB]

the dental hygiene school im going to this fall uses a point system when accepting applicants and having experience in the dental field gets you more points, so not necessarily a DA but just dental experience in general. hope this helps someone (:

[@TeethTalk]

YESSS! Thank you so much for commenting this!!!! I appreciate it much! And, it has helped me gain insight to all the different options out there!

[@evelyngrace9954]

For me, my SAT scores weren’t high/gpa, so my school counselor suggested the assisting program first and score high and then apply to hygiene program

[@aylinlopez6222]

I'm currently researching a school in south texas, like where the Brownsville area is. As i'm reading through their application packet, on their FAQs it states that having dental experience is not necessary but that if we have a dental assistant history, it would add extra points to our application and a higher chance of being accepted into the dental hygenist program. Throughout the packet, theres also a section that determines how many points we could possibly get from classes and their grades and one of them is 5 points for graduating from that school as a dental assistant or coming from another dental assistant program. For the classes, depending on the grades their possible points are 1-2 soooo getting the 5 points is kind of necessary to get into this competitive program. Supposedly they will have 100-140 applicants per period and will only accept about 30 so if I don't get those extra 5 points, i'm basically screwed. :) As im scrolling through the packet, theres a mock version of the application and one of the sections is for the dental employment history as well -.- I'm so confused if i should have the dental assistant experience or not.

[@love4bunnii]

If you have the time to do DA program then you should do it

[@sebrinahpena1]

I think you should be more clear on the topic. On the job trained Dental assistants don’t have as much as an advantage. However certified dental assistants and RDA/EFDA have TONS on knowledge of xrays and how to take them properly. We know the chemical make ups of every matierial in the office. We are knowledgeable of every detail of the dental office and how each job is done! (DR And HYG included) A CDA/RDA/EFDA would have a HUGE advantage going into dental hygiene school! We work hard. We have paid tons on money on schooling and obtaining and maintaining our certifications!

[@jacquelyncortez2650]

As a formally trained dental assistant, I did not have any significant advantages in hygiene school. Every point she made in this video is spot on. And a little over half of my class had experience; I don’t feel like any of us had an advantage over students with no experience. If anything, I felt like those who didn’t have any experience at all had a little advantage because they didn’t come in with any learned ‘bad habits’ and were easily adaptive to learning. Dental hygiene is completely different from dental assisting, so it’s hard to compare the two.

[@TeethTalk]

Totally! I did not mean to undermine dental assistants with training. I was just telling my personal experience without having formal training. Thank you so much for watching! Stay well!

[@hannafoxx3699]

The program I’m going to go to is Mesa Community College and it REQUIRES six months of dental assistant experience. Luckily I’ve been a dental assistant for the past two years. The program also requires 40 job shadowing hours of a hygienist.

[@edithenriquez2137]

SCS Eventing where did you go for DA? I’m looking into getting in DH!!

[@Sarah-nt7kz]

I love love love your videos and their so helpful but not really to help me right now cos I’m 12 but I will remember fir the future. Keep going and your amazing. ✌🏻❤️🦷

[@TeethTalk]

Aw! It's so awesome you are already looking into careers!!!! Sending positive toothy vibes your way! Thank you for watching :)

[@taradavis9259]

When you were a dental assistant did you go to a school that was accredited?

[@Dirtyfaun]

Sometimes I think about going back but now I’m 30 and a mom.

[@TeethTalk]

You totally can! Sending positive toothy vibes your way!

[@ranyaadraoui9413]

Iam 31, mom of a 2yr old, pregnant , and working on my Ged, iam def going for dental hygiene or assistance , after,

[@Dirtyfaun]

RANYA ADRAOUI yeah! You can do it! I became a RDA about 3 years ago!

[@love4bunnii]

I’m 33 (and a mom of two) and I’m working on my last two classes to get into the DH program.

[@ItsNmarie]

This gives me inspiration. I'm 34 and just now starting my prerequisites.

[@christengrooms1682]

FORTIS college in MD wont let you in the dental hygiene program before going through their dental assisting program. I'm in the dental assisting program right now so I can do the hygiene program next. I think it will help a lot though since I've already learned so much about xrays and teeth

[@TeethTalk]

that's SO great to know! thank you so much for commenting!!!! sending you all the positive toothy vibes :)

[@victoriatrepaniermaldonado477]

Christen Grooms, this is good to know! I haven’t been in MD that long and was looking at Fortis College but the reviews are terrible and turned me off. How is/was your experience there?

[@brittanywillson9376]

I am a DA and I recently got accepted into DH school ( I start next month whoooo!) My school did ask if I was a DA and offered an activity to complete writing about what you have observed your hygienists or doctors when completing cleanings or perio exams. It basically awarded you like 2 more points if you completed the essay (my school went off of a points system since it is a private technical college). My school did require 8 observation hours for all prospective students.

[@TeethTalk]

SO GREAT TO KNOW THIS!!! Thank you! Do you mind telling us what state you're in?!

[@brittanywillson9376]

Teeth Talk Girl I am going in Texas! Houston to be exact !

[@amnindersingh253]

Hey, after how long did you go to DH after DA? Did you do any pre reqs or something before applying for DH?, or DA was enough?

[@julierivera2712]

@@brittanywillson9376 Heyy I’m a senior in high school looking to study dental hygiene too I was wondering what school are you in?

[@bertiepimplebum5633]

Female Dental Hygienists are attractive women with pleasant personalities and lovely looks - though this also is not a requirement to be one. (UK)

[@futballarena784]

Very inspirational....👍⚘👌🦷

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching!!! :)

[@Nept6nss]

I’m a senior in high school and I’m studying to become a dental hygienist. But I took dental assistant first to learn the steps and learn great tips and stuff before dental hygienist is that a good idea that I’m takeing ? I really don’t wanna be a dental assistant forver…. Dental hygienist seems more of my type of job and pays really well. Also I don’t know how fasfa lends you the money

[@chahat9761]

Can i be a DDS too later on?Will the course be as long as it was before?How long will it take to be a CDA, Hygenist and DDS?

[@laurenwall6131]

Can you go straight into dental hygiene school after highschool, or are there other classes that you need to take after high school but before dental hygiene school?

[@TeethTalk]

There are prerequisite classes! I have a hub on my website all about the different routes/classes/etc! Hope this helps: teethtalkgirl.com/rdh

[@minaraafat7518]

Lucky u ,in Australia they required that as a prerequisite of the dental hygiene course

[@TeethTalk]

That is so interesting!!! Thank you for commenting this!

[@katiejeter6892]

The Alabama Dental Hygiene Program requires 2 years of full-time chairside assisting!

[@mimiford2]

Yea but you can only use the license in Alabama and you can still work full time because it’s only one weekend a month. I haven’t seen any traditional accredited hygiene programs require assisting.

[@samo2072]

And advice on becoming a dental assistant vrs becoming a LPN?? I'm looking at doing Expanded function at or working at oral surgery assistant...I'm 44 male though.

[@sophiakellner8581]

The school I attend requires you to become an assistant before hygiene

[@TeethTalk]

I'm SO happy you've commented this! THANK YOU! What state are you in?!

[@sophiakellner8581]

@@TeethTalk Minnesota. Not all schools require assisting before hygiene but some do

[@stold21]

I'm taking the option c route you said in previous videos and getting a degree in kinesiology. I am not a dental assistant certified but how can I get hours at an office to put on my resume when applying.

[@jjjgon5622]

Hey will you ever make a video talking about a dental hygiene doctoral degree?

[@TeethTalk]

Thanks for watching! I haven't heard of any dental hygiene doctoral programs in the USA. I've seen them offered in other countries, however. Hope this helps!

[@Enigma2Me]

Your thumbnail spelled Assistant Wrong. Missing an S.

[@TeethTalk]

OH MY! Thank you for noticing :) Will fix that ;)

[@elizamir1523]

I finished dental assistant before 2 yr ago

[@bj_10-8]

Whats your opinion on Lanap?

[@TeethTalk]

I'm all about LANAP because I've seen amazing results. However, I do feel that it depends on the dentist's skill and the training they've received. Hope this helps!

[@bj_10-8]

Sweet! Thanks for the reply! I just got SRP done and plan on getting Lanap to ensure I'm good

[@balqisabdillah2787]

Hello, i'm a dental assistant from indonesia!!

[@TeethTalk]

Hello!!! Thank you so much for watching! Sending positive vibes your way :)

[@dariaharruff7025]

Usi has dental assistanting and dental hygiene but what classes do I need to get there

[@BeYoutifulCee]

Motivation!!.. im in school for Dental Assistant now!!... graduate in May!! Wish me luck.. and I do plan on continuing my education ..

[@TeethTalk]

sending you ALL the toothy vibes and luck so excited for you to start your dental journey :)

[@BeYoutifulCee]

😘

[@Little_stud93]

In ATL it only takes 9 weeks lol

[@cattv5063]

Who pass the challenge?!!~~

[@akashrajpar8318]

Good nice

[@erin_upsidedown2149]

Go into RMT instead!

[@quitarollins935]

What’s RMT?

[@nymidartist2686]

I see the views are at 10,999...oh man...

[@Rojas199]

I’m a dental assistant pediatric office but i was trained on the job and im still learning every day new thing’s 🪥🦷