How To Become A Dental Hygienist (Dental Hygiene School Options)

[@TeethTalk]

🦷 Want to become a dental hygienist? Watch my free RDH Video Checklist: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist

[@JaylinRivas]

Where are you from

[@JaylinRivas]

@teethtalk

[@jessieschwartz3059]

I’m in my second year, and It’s hard but i’m loving it!! 🤩 Definitely a rewarding career 😊

[@TeethTalk]

yesss!!! yay! you got this! will be so worth it :) def rewarding!

[@slurplie]

Honestly, when I was most apprehensive about DH, your vids made me feel a lot better about pursuing Hygiene as a career. I’m now in DH school going for my associates and it doesn’t even feel real

[@TeethTalk]

yay!!!!! congrats!! and wishing you the best toothy journey!!!

[@nomo4u886]

I’m a 25 year old male interested in becoming a hygienist this career seems very appealing to me.

[@dariaharruff7025]

You can do it I believe in you you got this

[@jeremytoon8106]

In 30 and want to make the change too!

[@davidrobertson5894]

im also 25 and interested in becoming a DH

[@user-bd3so6ln7e]

I become a RDH at age 41. The best I could imagine in my life

[@MamaThali]

I'm 28 with a 2 year old but I am determined to becoming a dental hygienist so here I am applying to take my prerequisites !

[@BeamBooms]

Update?

[@redrosieruby4746]

I'm 22 with a 2 year old looking to be a dental hygienist 😮

[@lovechildnea]

@@redrosieruby4746im 25 iits either RDH OR A Music career😂

[@hays0714]

Hi Whitney! I just wanted to let you know that your videos are awesome. You inspired me to go back to school and become a RDH. I’m now almost finished with my prerequisites and applying for the program this winter!

[@TeethTalk]

!!!! this makes me so happy! thank you for telling me! wishing you the best toothy journey!! you got this :) :)

[@dariaharruff7025]

@@TeethTalk I just wish I wasn't born with a learning disability that's why I'm not a RDH it's all my fault I blame myself

[@8ouge1stan18]

I'm currently taking courses at a community college to obtain an associate's degree in science. I then plan to transfer to another school to get my associate's degree in dental hygiene. The associate's degree in science covers all my prerequisites for the dental hygiene program. I really like how it is playing out so far so I thought I'd share in case someone else is going to a cc that may offer a degree in science, but not dental hygiene, like me :)

[@kayladill2715]

Thank you so much! This video was very informative. I am currently taking prerequisite classes for the dental hygiene program at a local community college. I already work in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist, and I love it, but I want to continue my education and give dental hygiene a try.

[@TeethTalk]

yay!!! that is so great! so excited for you! my coworker who is a hygienist is also a phlebotomist, as well! she loves both!!!!!

[@shresthasahni]

Just want to appreciate you for creating such content on a regular basis. The videos are amazing and loved how easy you present things. All the best

[@TeethTalk]

THANK YOU so much for this kind comment! means more than you know! :)

[@Aryunna]

I’ve been trying to do research about this.. trying to figure out where to begin.. thinking about switching my major ... good video.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching! I hope this video helped you! And my RDH checklist: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist wish you the best toothy journey!!!

[@PKLO9727]

Thank you for this video! I’m 28, worked in the Postal and realized it’s not for me. And now I’m going to go straight back to school for Dental Hygiene and I’m going all in on this. Wish me luck! And thank you for the information!

[@TeethTalk]

yay wishing you the best toothy journey!

[@daviethemusicman2885]

It's a hard decision for me, I've been considering this for a while now. I'm currently a full time dental assistant, so if I do decide to go to dental hygiene school it'll be a full time long term commitment. No breaks in between semesters, I guess I'll feel burnout, stressed, overwhelmed. This is what's holding me back from pursuing it.

[@gr4vedg0re]

im 17 but me too and i haven’t even finished my EF dental assistant program that i’m excelling in so far

[@ozzayyyy]

Ive been doing DA for 6 months now, I mean it's decent job but I don't feel like dealing with rude doctors like working chairside with them and little pay for so much duties. So im thinking about becoming a RDH but working is kinda holding me back too because im tryna move out but at the same time I dont want to be burnt out, might leave DA job and do security while I get my degree, idk , it's a lot of planning we gotta do lol.

[@MeowingFrog]

I’m still quite young, but im around the age where I’m starting to think about career paths! Ever since I was 12 I have always wanted to be some sort of dentist, and these videos really help me to see what it’s all about 😊

[@TeethTalk]

wishing you the best toothy journey! here's my RDH video checklist :) bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist

[@MeowingFrog]

@@TeethTalk Thank you!

[@alfredorodriguez8053]

Thanks for the info! I’m applying this week hopefully I get accepted

[@classicclay2794]

I ❤ this video! Too funny 😊. Just so much personality but definitely informative at the same time, which I love. Nice!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching!

[@CitryteYT]

My situation is a very interesting one I think, I'm on my last semester to get my bachelor's in computer science with a focus on IT, but I'm sort of having doubts about the work culture of that industry. The intense, take-your-work-home-with-you style that exists in some companies really doesn't sit well with me because I want time for hobbies and learning more about my field, which may be very difficult in that environment. I'm considering applying to dental hygiene associate's programs if I find I don't like tech, how do you think they'd see a computer science degree? 😂

[@JoclynGomez]

IMPORTANT QUESTION: do you recommend me getting a public health degree at my community college before going to a program just in case the program doesn't work out and I'm left with nothing ?

[@SincerelySelenaaa]

From my experience, a PH bachelor's degree is very limited with job options. I worked in a community health worker role at a hospital and half of my coworkers did not have a college degree. I have also seen people in manager roles without a bachelor however those individuals either have been in the company for a long time or had various leadership roles. I enjoy PH so I am doing my PH Master's in the meantime I finish my pre-reqs for hygiene.

[@mariya4714]

thank you for the video. it was really helpful.

[@Monika_1010]

Wow it is so helpful thank you ❤

[@Indecisivetacos]

Hi Whitney would you ever make a video about sore lymph nodes. I have what seems like a blocked parotid gland. Eating food will randomly give a sharp shooting pain. I get random flare ups since I was 10-12. No answers from dentists. 😔It’s been over ten years and it won’t go away

[@QSGWorldwide]

If you take suggestions for videos, please make one comparing how different sugar free chewing gums affect the Ph of the mouth. I use Wrigley's extra but no litmus paper, thank you

[@TeethTalk]

I love suggestions! Definitely adding to my list! Thank you!

[@thedesiredlife]

Thank you bc i needed this!!

[@localcarol]

This is very helpful!

[@Jessiey404]

Hi Whitney, do you have a video on applying for financial aid for hygiene schools and making programs more affordable?

[@TeethTalk]

yesss!!! just edited it! will be coming out next Thursday! stay tuned!

[@ericsonkristy]

I'm 47 and looking for a complete career change. Was in the education field for 24 years. I'm looking at the accelerated schools but am unsure if I'm too old lol

[@unknown_7148]

Will you be releasing anymore hygiene cleaning videos? They're really cool :)

[@TeethTalk]

yay! yesss! one is scheduled for the first week of October! can't wait for you to see it!

[@unknown_7148]

@@TeethTalk awesome! I had my hygiene cleaning this week, it was so hot so I went in my flip flops 😂

[@AndreChavezfm]

Thank you for this great video! So I’m 21 always wanted to become a dental hygienist but I’ve been discouraged since it’s seen as more of a female ran industry. Is there a lot of male RDH’s? I’m currently in a dental assistant program with a month left, so I’m looking into working as a RDA during hygiene school. I’m going for the Bachelors in Nursing with a AAS for Health Science then going into dental hygiene school. How does that sound?

[@TeethTalk]

males can be hygienists too! here's my video more about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXMmYdrZrSVerc hope this helps! wishing you the best toothy journey!

[@krrete]

can you make please make a video about how hard is to get into the program, the schools available only accept maybe 20 students ?

[@TeethTalk]

yesss! here's my free RDH Video Checklist that goes over ways to make applications more competitive -- hope this helps: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist

[@guttyhealth2.0]

How do you know if you have good vision to be a dental hygienist? also, cn one work on their attention to detail skills?

[@phurbuvlog5868]

I am 30years and I have been Registered nurse in my home country (Asia) now I wish to become dental hygienist.. May I know how many years I have to study here in US?

[@Allahwillalwaysbehere]

2 years in college and another 2 years for the dental hygiene program. So basically 4 years

[@talaaa2897]

Hey Whitney!! You recommended some of the best whitening toothpastes before, but what abt mouthwash? Ik you did a lot of videos talking about mouthwash, but i would like to know about whitening mouthwashes specifically- sorry for the off topic comment. Thank you !

[@brucegold5046]

She's done excellent prior Videos on this exact subject. Teeth Talk Girl & Video & scroll down to find the specific Video. It's all there.

[@talaaa2897]

@@brucegold5046 thank you for letting me know

[@kliegh3213]

What if I have a B.A in Psychology? Do I have to start over completely?

[@kanoho2803]

How do you finish those pre-requisites though?

[@shylynnsnyder4867]

Hi Whitney, I am studying at a 4 year college majoring in biology. I want to be a dental hygienist, will I get into a dental hygiene program this way?

[@koncerndd]

Hi whitney, i am a senior in high school and extremely interested in becoming a dentist/dds but the debt is worrying me, is there a way i can help not stress about it and learn to pay it if i loan it?

[@ch3mfluid]

hi, just a fellow commenter but i am also a senior in hs and considering being a dental hygienist! options for less debt are local community colleges, scholarships, grants, etc. you can also possibly work in your school and they will lesson your tuition a bit. being a dental hygienist only requires an associates which is a 2 year degree so if you do go to a community college, there really won’t be too much debt. dental hygienists also tend to get paid decently so you shouldn’t have too much on your shoulders paying debt off if you do happen to get a lot of it

[@abdorrahmanevlogs]

I love the vid

[@TeethTalk]

yay! thank you for watching!

[@hanin70]

I'm 15 and a half, I wanna become a dental hygienist by the time I'm 20. Is it possible to complete all the requirements in 5 years?

[@ntombithebe2497]

Hi Whitney, does 3 year program include pre -requistes ?

[@RoxanneWolfVT]

whitney i start shadowing december 18

[@MsLove2Inspire]

Am I too old to start dental hygiene school? I am 42 and with my son starting college in the fall I want to pursue a career helping others.

[@TeethTalk]

never too old!! we had students of all ages in my class!!! you got this!!!

[@makenziekate1523]

This is just for research for a character in the book I'm writing, but do you have to do anything more to be a pediatric hygienist?

[@rosalynefeltner3857]

Nope! I graduated with my Bachelors in Dental Hygiene and have worked in a pediatric office then switched to a general dental office. It’s just preference where you want to work!

[@Liz-1372]

I am 30 with two kids, 6 years old and 10 months and want to be dental hygienist 😊

[@DhritiVakharia]

Hi Whitney ! I wanted you to know that I m a foreign trained dentist and I m intrested in becoming a dental hygienist in United States could you guide me on that ?

[@TeethTalk]

Hi! Here's my free RDH video checklist which will help guide you -- bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist :)

[@Sciencekisafar]

Hii ma'am..need ur suggestions..for zygomatic imlant

[@dan020350]

✌️ good info

[@yasminedanise]

Why is the drop out rate so high?

[@airless818]

I asked my dental lady doing my cleaning if she got her dental hygiene degree and she said she is only a medical assistant. Is that normal? She told me doctor don't really hire dental hygienist anymore.

[@shea1219]

That's illegal. They can be reported.

[@dwise2165]

Yikes! What country is this? I would report them because that doesn’t sound legal.

[@airless818]

@@dwise2165 North Hollywood CA. It seemed odd to me . Not to mention, the Dr did not do X-rays until I requested at the end. His excuse was that he took them 6 months ago lol

[@dwise2165]

@@airless818 That is very odd and I think illegal 😟 I wouldn’t go back there.

[@INVESTORDRAGON]

Which community college has a dental hygiene course in nyc ?

[@Khahlil-i1m]

Do you think it’s any apprenticeships for dental hygienist

[@james22939]

I love this so much

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!

[@addilynterry9755]

What about a dental hygienist trade school what do I do if I jist want the trade school I'm in high school ao not sure what to do 😂

[@TeethTalk]

trade schools aren't available for dental hygienists, however there are certificate programs for dental assisting that can be completed in under a year. hope this helps!

[@fendidakid]

I’m turning 18 and want to be a dental hygienist as my career I’m very interested and want to know more!!

[@TeethTalk]

yay! my free video checklist can give you lots of info! hope this helps: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist

[@AmyKaylasVegas]

My community college doesn't offer an associates anymore.

[@TeethTalk]

mine didn't either -- but there should be a co-opt for the closest college near you that offers dental hygiene. look into co-ops! hope this helps!

[@laurenschenck5355]

PEACE LOVE TEETH 🪥🦷🍁👻❤️🎃

[@TeethTalk]

PLT :) :)

[@chrxzz9154]

@@TeethTalkhey I have a question how long does it take for tartar to reach heart which leads to heart disease I wanna know cuz i have a buildup of tartar and it’s scaring me

[@shenelladeane1094]

Is there any online schooling?

[@TeethTalk]

to become a dental hygienist, there is no online schooling since clinic is a large portion of the program. if you already have an in-person associate degree in dental hygiene, some bachelor’s programs offer a pathway to continue your education online and earn a bachelor’s degree. watch my free video checklist to learn more: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist hope this helps!

[@user-mp2yq4cw5z]

When are you going to clean Sara’s teeth?

[@TeethTalk]

video is coming out the first week of October!! I'm almost done editing it :)

[@sunitamajhi5441]

How to apply I’m interested for dental hygiene

[@TeethTalk]

Here's my FREE RDH Video Checklist: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist with all the details on how to become a dental hygienist! Hope this helps!

[@avalonsenses__]

What did you get your bachelors in?

[@TeethTalk]

biology :) here's my video where I talk about my journey -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/npu8nYeAd6-lgcU :)

[@tmauricio9028]

✌️❤️🦷‼️ 🌹❤️😍😘‼️Great Video Whitney 😘‼️

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching! and commenting kind!

[@sunshineandhappiness6014]

Are you still doing dental hygiene now that you have 3 billion subscribers and video views? 😅 I’m a dental hygienist. I would have stopped if I had that many views on my videos.

[@poroshhasan8589]

can you help me

[@nitochi3]

Is 39 too old for this career? There's an accelerated program near me.

[@denisemarie2360]

I don’t think you are too old. I’m 37 and thinking about going back to school. My dad was in his 50’s when he went back to school for nursing.

[@kylielawter5906]

Hi

[@TeethTalk]

hi!

[@bryanbravo563]

Peace love teeth

[@TeethTalk]

PLT!!!

[@chipsdad5861]

II flossed today,

[@flamingdelta9853]

im utterly confused as to why you need biology to become a hugenist lol

[@TeethTalk]

Biology is a foundational subject for understanding the human body, which is essential for a career in dental hygiene. Dental hygienists need to know how oral health connects to overall health, how diseases work, and how different systems in the body interact. For example, understanding microbiology helps in identifying and managing oral infections, and anatomy is critical for knowing the structures of the mouth and teeth. It's all about providing safe, effective care with a solid understanding of the science behind it! 😊 Hope this helps!

[@dariaharruff7025]

i hate dental hygiene im out

[@ozzayyyy]

Y

[@dariaharruff7025]

@@ozzayyyy I'm tired being forced to do things I don't want to do

[@ozzayyyy]

@@dariaharruff7025 what do you get forced to do?

[@dariaharruff7025]

@@ozzayyyy by my former teachers tried to force me to become a stupid cook against my will her name was Mrs Simpson she's a b I called her that I bullied her I actually make her cry by making fun of her name simpson she made fun of my name I did it right back to her she tried to force to go to cooking college against my will do I have to be anything I don't want to be yes or no or do i have economic freedom ?

[@dariaharruff7025]

@@ozzayyyy ride horses I was was forced to ride horses when I was younger by my former horse of mine I hated it because of bits and people I tried it I hated that sport it aint me I'm too old to ride a horse with a bit it's a chore I'd like to get out of for good it's the horses fault not mine

[@n444ra27]

thinking of becoming an RDH after being a teacher, still have to take a decent amount of prereqs though 🥲

[@poroshhasan8589]

Hi