TRAVEL DENTAL HYGIENIST Q/A: PROS,CONS, HOW MUCH I MAKE + MORE

[@Nastassjaferjuste]

Hey guys! Hope you’re having an amazing week, if you would like to know more info about the app Dm me on IG I can share the app name there 🤍

[@diamondtiara3915]

I just inbox you on IG you for the tea for that app! So glad you got us hipped!!!!

[@davizzyify]

I sent you a DM also 😊

[@latriciamartinez4441]

Loved this video thanks for sharing!!! ☺️🥰

[@hygienebrittany7940]

I just dm you boo!!!!!

[@justsamanthab.3619]

Hey girl hey! I DM you on IG 💕 thanks for the tea sis!

[@TheHummingBirdJaiye]

I love these videos. I've been stacking up coins because I got accepted into a universtiy for their DH program. So many out of pocket costs before the school even starts and before the fasfa hits, but it is all worth the investment. I've already been looking at the job out look now since a ton of western states like Oregon, Arizona, Cali, Colorado, Washington all pay more than 50 to around 70 or 80.00 an hour. Also, I want to open my own hygiene practice here somewhere.These videos inspire me. So I am ready to get into it. And fun fact:... I am the ONLY black individual in the class of 32 students. So I have to rep for my people

[@torifields8234]

this really just touched me to know that all the hard work i’m doing and money i’m saving for dental hygiene school will be worth it!

[@oliviajae]

Go get em!! You got this bro..lol Love to here stories like this and yes Taj you are inspiring us all!!!!❤️

[@Bad_tal15]

Omg !! Yas! Stack your coins. I am a dental hygiene student in the state of WA!! I knew that I really wanted to get in the program so I worked my ass off and saved so much money! I saved $10,000 to support myself during my 2 years in the program!! Wa state does pay between $50-65 but the majority of clinics pay $55 and higher. I also want to open my own clinic!!! Btw I graduate in 10 DAYS; June 11th🎓🎉 Keep your head up when times get rough, have faith in God and good luck to you😘💕💕

[@mickefy682]

That’s the spirit! I have to keep that same attitude: the end will totally justify the means! 💪😎

[@indigorose1270]

@@Bad_tal15 🍃🌹🌹🌹🌹🍃

[@CC-hq3hf]

I’ve been following you for a few years now since you started with KZbin. I just had a baby and didn’t know what the heck to do with my life. After watching your dental hygiene videos, I went out and finished all my prerequisites. I start dental hygiene school in November! Love you girl you changed my life

[@KENDAISE420]

Get it sis👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@denisedarcell7124]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@britj5004]

Amazing! Congrats!

[@kayonaldria]

Amen to that! I started watching Tajah about few months ago and she really made me realize I could do better! So I leveled up! I left my engineering job in 🇯🇲 , moved to Canada 🇨🇦, started an MBA program and started my own KZbin channel! Because just like how she motivated me, I want to share my journey so it may motivate someone else! Thanks Tajah!!!! 😘😘

[@KENDAISE420]

@@kayonaldria sis just a word of advice. Vlog your whole journey in Canada. I mean everything from everyday life, cooking Jamaican food in Canada, working everything. People love to see that. I follow Tony Daley who is another Jamaican living in Canada and people love to see how Caribbean people live in foreign land.

[@nikirajohnson5354]

She said the lady she met was God sent….honey you are!! I’m so grateful to have come across your platform years ago and have not be disappointed. I’m currently a vet tech but always wanted to go into humane medicine. I looked up nursing, CNA, PA, everything. I started doing dentals in my practice and absolutely love it. Then I got the bright idea of this is where I want to be but in human medicine. Sure enough I started school taking prerequisites and super excited about my journey. Watching your growth and your journey has made it that much more worth it and inspirational. Girl I can on and on but seriously thank you Tajah for everything you are doing for us 💓💓💓

[@Nastassjaferjuste]

Thank you ! What a beautiful message girl this made my night 🤍🥹

[@simonalisarose]

I actually feel like being a temp as a new grad actually helped me bc every office is different and it really helped me gain perspective on the field as a whole without being stuck with the ideals of what office. I learned a lot being a temp! And jumping right into it actually helped me learn and gain confidence:) I also had a similar experience to you and learned about the app … girl sooooooooooo much better in regards of pay!!! Love watching your videosssss !

[@simonalisarose]

One* my bad for the typos

[@being.bonnie]

Hi, did you start off as a dental assistant or did you just take your pre-Req for dental hygiene

[@mackenziedean7880]

Thank you for this!! I am graduating this summer & trying to weigh the pros & cons of going right into temping, but didn’t know if it was a good idea or not! 😅

[@NernadetteForever]

I 100% agree! Helped me so much too! Definitely showed me what I like in an office as well

[@mackenziedean7880]

@@NernadetteForever you didn’t feel too overwhelmed speed-wise? My biggest fear temping as soon as I graduate this summer is the fact that I’m going into an office that doesn’t really know it’s my first day, nor do they care. And basically just throwing me into a fast paced day where I can’t keep up yet😩

[@BarbieDawl.__]

I start my prerequisites this month I’m working as a dental assistant now (Endo) and trying to do all my classes online till lab Covid lockdown kinda helped the ones who wanna work and go to school because more professors wanna teach virtual now , wish me luck y’all , paying out of pocket No family just blood sweat and tears 💕 praying for new hygienist and future hygienist🙏🧿we got this

[@DRAGON-zm8gk]

I am also a full time worker looking into dental hygiene! How has your journey been? I am going to have to take one class at a time.

[@Jaisvr]

⁠@@DRAGON-zm8gksame here. For a while I put off college because nothing interested me, then I found dentistry. I see dentistry as an art, and I love art. My gap year after graduating high school is coming to an end and I don’t want to hold off any longer on going to college. I am finally going to take the initiative and start my prerequisites this month. I pray I’m able to balance school and my job as I work with sped kids it’s quite stressful for me at times. Praying all goes well for you . We got this in Jesus name!!

[@MeatMan2004]

Great video. I’m a GUYgienist that graduated in 2018. The only black guy and it probably was the best decision I ever made. I work full time now for a company and still temp at times. Thinking about getting my GA license also so this video was very informational.

[@austins.7566]

Yesss Guygienists

[@QuellArion]

Hii, about how much do you make in your role and what is some advice for new grads ?

[@kiearacelina]

Wow girl,hygiene is a lot more similar to nursing than I thought it was in terms of agencies and all. I’m not in the dental world at all but this was really informative 👌🏽❤️

[@BeautifulGurl27]

Yes dental hygienist is basically the nurse of dental that’s why they pay so much

[@imlistening3689]

Hey guys get a LLC and have the temp agency pay the LLC ( your biz) instead of you. You will save alot of money doing tax time. Especially if the temp agency don't pay your taxes.I would love to do a video with you 😊. I been a hygienist 16yrs and temp 8yrs

[@sharmikaharris8141]

I’m currently starting my Dental Hygiene career Fall of this year. This video was extremely helpful you always give us the goods and keep us 10 steps ahead. I’m even more interested in becoming a temp hygienist now.

[@Nastassjaferjuste]

Congratulations mama 🥹🤍

[@sharmikaharris8141]

@@Nastassjaferjuste thank you❤️❤️

[@nutalia]

@@sharmikaharris8141 how’s your journey going?

[@LaChelle_561]

The way you talked about you career is so motivating. My daughter is 18 and she is interested in being a dental hygienist so I hope your video will help inspire her to stick with this career goal. That was so informative 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤗

[@Theonlymaya21]

I’m so proud of you. Your career, your business, and your platform is flourishing and I’m so happy for you for knowing you worth💗💗💗

[@mccullough7571]

Such a great video, I didn't think about being a travel hygienist, I'm certainly considering it, currently in school. Can't wait to finish this so I can begin working. Traveling is good for people like me who don't like the whole "relationship" vibe with offices. Do my job and go home lol

[@deborahawe5428]

Is there diversity in the dental hygienist field where you work at

[@nayyuuhh]

i literally want to do travel hygienist for tht same reason lol people may start to act fonky with you after so long & new environments are always fun

[@xoliziasmr6204]

You have inspired me so much!!! I just got accepted into my program and it feels so crazy to finally be able to say that :)

[@haleywilliams3806]

Needed this as I’m getting ready to start hygiene school in the Fall!!! Your videos are always so honest and helpful! I’m so grateful for you and your videos. You’re amazing! 💕

[@victoriaholder3078]

Thank you 👐🏾❤️ ! You answered most of my questions in this video.. I was feeling doubtful at first on if I should really do this or not but this video really helped me to make my decision into pursuing into this career & also it’s funny that you said that you were talking to someone who said that they were a dental hygienist for 30+ years . I too have met someone in the office doing my teeth lol 😅 telling me her experience of being a travel hygienist for 30+ years & she persuaded me into getting into this career because I had no idea what I wanted to do in life I was just stuck. But I’m glad that I came across this video💯

[@taneyaheath2720]

There are multiple temping agencies such as TempMee, Dental Dynamic Staffing, North American Dental Group, and Team Placement Services😊. I currently work North American Dental group and I’m a new grad🥰

[@Daniellelenae]

I really enjoyed this video I’ll be going into my second semester of taking classes for dental hygiene in the fall . Only took 3 classes last semester got 2 B’s and a C . Getting that C Was Annoying but I’m proud of myself next time all A’s 😂

[@porshhh5171]

Hey Tajah, I just thought I’d let you know I’ve been watching you since you were in Fayetteville.. i used to live near the Greensboro area. But you really have grown so much!! You’ve inspired me to become a RDH! I currently work as a DA while taking prereqs but I hope to apply 2024! Can’t wait to see what your future holds!! Thank you again for the inspiration :)

[@peachesroyale]

You can make a BIG coin working agency! I am an RN and they used to give us the worst loads cause we used to make the higher hourly rate vs. the staff Nurses! I had a goal, achieved it and now have returned to a company! Awesome 👏🏾 content and on point 🎯

[@NaturallyPrettyBrownK26]

Agency/Traveling vs Being Staff is better no matter the career!!! I’m a nurse and found the love for it again when I went agency!!!

[@judahlooks5759]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been researching extensively because I'm considering going back to school, and travel dentistry really intrigues me. I’m watching in 2024 and hope it’s still as exciting as ever 😀

[@Angela-uc5nq]

I graduated from the dental hygiene program last month. Thank you for inspiring me! So grateful for you! 💜💜

[@carolynp6386]

Congratulations!! 🎓

[@Angela-uc5nq]

@@carolynp6386 Thank you!! 💜

[@i.o4221]

Is the biology course intense or is pretty decent? I’m curious to know.

[@anaiarandall3430]

Please please please make more hygiene vids! U really have motivated me to put all my fears aside and pursue a career in dental hygiene. I start my prerequisites in August!

[@timerareneea]

I start mine in August too!!!

[@samanthadecastro8421]

me too! good luck!

[@denisegarza2692]

Yesss tajah girl thank you for making this video!! I just graduated from DH school and I take my last licensing exam this Wednesday and to get licensed I will be soon! I’ve thought about temping with Ondiem but I still wasn’t sure. You definitely helped me make up my mind ♥️

[@gyumorning0205]

How was it? Im so scared

[@denisegarza2692]

@@gyumorning0205 I took the computer simulated exam, which was one of the 4 licensing exams. I passed it, it wasn’t too bad but don’t underestimate it. It’s like a mini national boards exam.

[@laceyalexandra4833]

I loved this video! You are very informative and fun! I graduated from dental hygiene in 2019 in MO. I've worked in public health the entire time but started temping on my day off to make some extra money. Once I finish up my loan repayment contract with HRSA I may switch to full time temping. It's definitely nice to have freedom over your schedule and a break from work if needed (even if it's a few days) because, girl you're not wrong about those body aches 😅 this job is a labor of love, that's for sure! Anyway, I just found your channel today and watched this video on my way to work haha. I'm excited to explore your content! 💜🦷

[@katherynstewart6021]

Drums plz and the Dental hygienist of the year award goes to Tajah Ferjuste🎉🎊👏🏽👏🏽

[@loveeelianny4085]

Hey girlie, thanks for the video!❤ I’m looking into becoming a dental hygienist but don’t where to start. Can you please make a video about applying for dental hygienist school, the cost, what you did to become one but over all congratulations girlie you’re an inspiration to this society 🥹👏🙌❤️❤️

[@sanuanyerdoggette6945]

I have been following you for a while. I always wanted to be a dental hygienist. I did go to dental assistant school but now because for my love for the field and passion. I decided to go back to school for dental hygiene. I love your passion and drive to try new and different things that works for you. You inspire me to do my best and give me the push I need to get that money. 💵😝 You are an amazing, but you already know that. ❤️Thanks so much. Keep giving us great vlogs.🥰

[@gissellemendiola2352]

Thank you so much for this video! I graduate from DH school in a year and I’ve been thinking about temping but kept hearing mixed things from other hygienists. This video was VERY helpful and I think this is something I’ll definitely love.

[@hayleyk8278]

I work in a dental office and I am in charge of getting the Temps in. I have heard horror stories from temps where they offered to work as an independent contractor rather than a through a temp agency... and they never got paid or they have been paid less than agreed. Be careful! Also, Kwikly dental is awesome for dental offices and hygineists from what I have experienced.

[@simplyesh]

I took a break from dental but everytime I watch your videos you got me wanting to get back to it 😫

[@TheHummingBirdJaiye]

Go ahead and finish. You got this 😄🙌🏾

[@nayyuuhh]

i did too for about 3-4 months after i finished my dental assistant program, felt stuck but i just applied to b in a hygienist program , manifesting i got in lol but just tryna inspire u to go for it!

[@oliviavanderham1509]

You’ve gained a new subscriber!! I’ve been thinking about dental hygiene for so long and you really helped me get an overall view of what it would be like to be an rdh so thank you!

[@emk6360]

Just graduated last year. Was talking to my lecture and she suggested that I do the travel DH thing because this gives someone experience since one is working in different dental setups and one is paid in commission mostly

[@Just_no_]

Tajah I’ve been wanting to be a dental hygienist for sooooo long but I’ve been so afraid because I’ve had sooo many questions and always feel like I don’t have the answers anywhere but you have helped me so much! Please keep making these and I’m so thankful for your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@jaylovesmj50]

This was great Tajah! Thank you for making this video and filling in the gap. I start hygiene school in August and this is so helpful to me and many others. ❤️

[@peachesroyale]

I agree with Makayla: temping is like dating (check er’THANG out before committing)

[@jessicatorain9432]

Hey y'all just graduated as a hygienist from a university in NC!! Starting NOW is 45-55 for a hygienist

[@loveeelianny4085]

Congratulations 🎊❤

[@loveeelianny4085]

Hi, can you please tell me if you paid out of pocket for dental hygienist school or how you did it 🙂‍↕️

[@jessicatorain9432]

@@loveeelianny4085 yea, so for university I did part loans/out of pocket but used the bare minimum loans I did work full time while in school(do not advise)but I was better off than some classmates who depend on a refund check and that’s all.

[@heckyesitsjess84]

Make sure you keep track of your mileage and your work purchases (keep reciepts) so you can write those things off at the end of the year if you're getting a 1099.

[@EmpressNatiLocs]

*SIGH* I just ♥️ it here! You’re such a gem! Constantly helping others and inspiring others. Just reading your comments makes me so happy seeing all these young people out here doing the darn thing! You inspire me by just being you. I need to reopen my KZbin and give r encouragement to people who are interested in becoming a BCBA. There are not a lot of black BCBAS and the pay is good and demand is HIGH! Keep up the great work 🙌🏿🙌🏿♥️♥️

[@user-hg1ws2hv5z]

You are lovely by the way! Dental hygienist offer a very valuable highly skilled service. I practiced for about 10 years after leaving the field to tend to family problems with aging parents. I was also licensed in oral anesthesia here in Oregon. and I have a lot of dentist calling me asking me to come back to help.. I am older now.. early 50's. I am healthy and my kids are now grown so I think I am going to renew my license and temp a day or two a week. Your community needs you.. and we are true healthcare providers. As I am also a Functional Nutritional Medicine Practitioner.. digestion begins in the brain, next the mouth.. but your oral microbiome also affects your intestinal microbiome and I promise you.. everything is connected and yes.. your mouth can tell you a lot about the overall health of your other organs.

[@bigdank4541]

Oral anesthesia? What did you do ? Crna work

[@helenesanderson8902]

I am a Licensed Dental Hygienist, CFMNP, DNH. Hygenist are licensed to give anesthesia in the mouth in Oregon. @@bigdank4541

[@hen_es_seez]

Thank you for being honest and clear about your career. I appreciate your videos 😀

[@oliviajae]

Gworllll! 65$ an hour let me quit this job tomorrow and head to DH school🦷🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🏃🏾‍♀️ ....lmbo...love your content boo...Be Bless!! 🙏🏾❤️

[@Bre91]

Lol! Right😂

[@being.bonnie]

Right!!! Lemme find my nearest community college

[@oliviajae]

@@being.bonnie yesss sis..lol🤣

[@being.bonnie]

@@oliviajae I’ve been debating if I should go back to school for nursing or DH

[@oliviajae]

@@being.bonnie Girl think no further do it, either way you put it ull be in the medical field and can't go wrong. You can be a travel nurse as well and get contracted for positions and can make lots of 🤑🤑. You have the best of both worlds, I say do DH. I'm going to look into it to and specialize in pediatric I've been working with children all my life...🤣🤣🤣

[@sis1516]

Hey sis 💖 I’m a nurse but I met a bomb temp dental hygienist during my dental cleaning appointment and she was getting paid $100 an hour I’m in NJ btw 😊

[@fatimadierro2379]

Omg this is so exciting! I live in NY so I could only imagine how much it pays here! 😁💃🏾

[@UnpredictableAri]

No way, that’s basically what a dentist makes

[@fatimadierro2379]

@@UnpredictableAri Lmao you are right.

[@RyleeCarlon]

I just got into the DH program and this video was so informational! Thank you!!

[@IAMthatIAM_TLM]

Tajahhhhhaaaa $65 per hr girl that's why I love and respect you like I do because you are a woman of SELF-EVERYTHING!, Awareness, love respect ,worth! And you projected all with SELF-CONFIDENCE! Set the price but not all of them can set it with confidence!💯🍾🥂👑👍🏾🦵🏾💪🏾🖤🙂🙏🏾

[@TinoM24]

So proud of you! Looking at how you transitioned from looking for a full time job and now doing a temp position

[@sassyfied08]

You are so focused and motivated and such a positive role model. The skies the limit.

[@juicy0322]

Very informative video! Do you mind dropping the name of the app? 😌

[@Milbia]

i’m about to be a new graduate registered nurse this August and girl I wish there was a freaking app we could just pick up shifts at random places because these traveling agencies are just not it

[@LineiaMouton]

I am currently a temp hygienist in Dallas, TX and I love it! Initially, I would be nervous about going to different offices as a black woman but I have had way more good experiences than bad. Is it Cusp dental app?

[@Nicole-ge9vh]

What temp app are you using? Thanks

[@LineiaMouton]

@@Nicole-ge9vh I work for a temp agency.

[@melissag0448]

Hi im a temp in Dallas as well!! I think she’s talking about cloud.

[@Nicole-ge9vh]

@@LineiaMouton Thanks for responding. I’m sure she’s going to mention it in another video but I had to ask 😂.

[@Nicole-ge9vh]

@@melissag0448 Thanks for responding.

[@spencerwagemann2190]

All the full time dental hygienists in Austin area are making 50-70$hr. Lots of locations offering completely flexible schedules. Seems like there's no need to make less than $50 an hour unless you in some small rural city

[@sanchezsisters1]

THANK YOU TAJAH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I am freshly graduated from DH school and this is extremely helpful! Thank you so much 💗

[@kaicantillas9978]

I work at a dental office and my dad was a dentist who passed a few years ago. I’ve been trying to get into the program for 3 years now. Way too many applicants to compete with. But I would like to add that there are local group pages where offices are asking for temps. It avoids the agency fees and the hygienist gets paid more than what the agency pays sometimes. The offices usually tell you how they schedule patients and if they use eaglesoft or dentrix. This way you have an idea what you’re getting into lol.

[@Lastdayone]

See, that’s what discourages me. I don’t have 3 years to get into a program 😩. Are they giving feedback as to why? Or is it simply too many ppl?

[@tangee1020]

Good information sis. For your back, wear a waist trainer. I have a spine injury & I can tell a difference when I wear my waist trainer & when I don’t. It really helps support my back.

[@hell-iz-real_wakeup]

This is very informative! God bless you. Thank you for being honest about the pay. I admire you! You really inspired me.

[@teresastickland9201]

You just gain a new follow! I love the transparency.

[@chris-tinav4852]

I work full time as an RDH but when I go back home to NYC (live in NYS) I pick up extra shifts to make more money and you get paid a lot more. I do like them last minute jobs that are willing to pay you $80 an hour. And I can say the only thing would be a 401 K with contributions and ssi etc. The healthcare aspect is not major because they usually have the worst plan with very high deductible so you’ll be paying for insurance and still getting a bill. I have a question for you, when you got registered In Atlanta, how was that process? I took my boards and I was able to choose 3 states, and I’ve tried getting licensed there but it’s so difficult to get in contact with board of professionals.

[@nikkilove4521]

What temp app do you use?

[@cicilewis2043]

im still fairly new to your channel by way of jayla koriyan whom i been subscribed to lonnngg time and proud of her success and i am so proud of you..your videos are a joy to watch..you both such Bosses!

[@jazziejeffbarham7451]

I just love this I got a few more classes to finish and I’ll be apply for the program this spring to start in the fall I can wait, currently knocking out summer classes now!!!!

[@CeleneDiedrick]

Definitely would love a part 2!

[@terra1561]

Tajah i love watching your videos. Your personality is everything, and i think you’ve motivated me to go for hygiene school. Thank you!

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video as always and always dropping straight gems 💎👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@sherlybouquet895]

Hey, Tajah my love, I enjoyed this video Because My dream is becoming a dental hygienist, and girl when I tell you I cant wait I can not wait, I believe that I can and girl. You've inspired me in so many ways throughout my life. You taught me the value of a strong work ethic and a positive attitude in the face of hardship. But, I was thinking of starting as an assistant and move up but, I'm still thinking (Tips please ? )

[@Airtime456]

Ok in the beginning I thought I was watching a skin care beauty commercial . Lmaoo super beautiful

[@lydialafrance2956]

I just found your channel and I’m obsessed! Thank you for this video!

[@kirabarnes5799]

Love this video and continue to thrive girl! Love your channel

[@prieltheprune1302]

Been waiting on this!!🖤✨

[@nae_nae2743]

I really enjoyed your video, could you create one about dental hygiene clinical program, what to expect and also study habits/tips for school?

[@ablondyne]

They’re starting to get paid more than nurses, they’re equivalent to pharmacist salaries. Especially here in NY. They might as well go for their doctoral

[@maryhialayla]

love your content , keep making these videos girl you inspire people

[@user-ys9zq2mn2r]

Do you feel that body pain is a big issue while you work? Is it something that makes you temp ?

[@brittanydenney9677]

On diem is a good temp agency for dental hygienist. They help with insurance, PTO, etc

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

This is a field I wanted to go into when I graduated HS but I didn’t want to wait on my schools wait list. So I went into something different. Now, 10 years later, and after 5 being a SAHM, I really want to do it. I’m trying to budget it all and hope my brain is smart enough for it 😂

[@mandak9423]

I’m in this same position. I’ve been home with my kids for nearly 15 years, my youngest starts school next year and I want to go back to school for something that’s nearly guaranteed to find employment with both good pay and work hours that won’t interfere so bad with kids in school. Best of luck to you ❤

[@torifields8234]

what is the app that you use to temp?

[@tinamorrow5489]

Hi Tajah! I absolutely love watching your videos. Your spirit and energy is so amazing to me, not to mention.. you are such a beautiful black woman. Continued blessing to you. Also, will you be getting hot cocoa and beige lipglosses back on your website?

[@diamondtiara3915]

Yesss thank you gurlllll !!!! Graduate next year and cannot wait to start this career! Thank you for being so informative and open about our career 🙌❤️

[@justvee83m37]

I swear a couple hours ago I was hoping you posted today 🙂

[@user-lv3sf7os5t]

This vid was very helpful and encouraging! My only concern with Temping would be job security, but it over-all sounds exciting! Sounds like everyday has a new challenge. Also seems like a quick way to pay off some loans. :P

[@nybabyc1]

Watching your videos are so inspiring. I am 28 and currently looking into taking a new path into the dental hygiene field here in GA. I have a bachelor of science degree, so a few pre-reqs for the dental program are done. I’m just a little hesitant because I know once you enter the dental program, you won’t be able to work full-time and I personally have things I am responsible for so that’s a little scary. Plus, I’ve heard a lot of the fees in dental school are out of pocket. Does anyone have an idea of how the dental classes are structured? Are they 5 days a week or split within the week for certain hours throughout the day? Also, are there any people who live in GA doing pre-reqs for the program. I would love to here what schools you guys are in or planning to go to.

[@faithpurcell5561]

I live in Ga and I did the dental hygiene program at Darton State in Albany, Ga when I was 22 but didn't finish. (Failed clinic due to not being able to find enough patients to work on since i didnt know many people there) I'm 29 now but i remember classes were all day everyday the first 3 semesters. Like 8-5. Clinic itself was 3 hours. I think wed was the only day we were out at 1. There was no way to work full time. Even if you could it would be almost impossible to keep up in the program since there was always a test to study for, a project to complete, clinic exams and I also remember we had pop quizzes every single day over the material we discussed the day before so you had to be constantly studying. It consumes your life and it was one of the most stressful periods of my early 20's and i shed many tears. But I'm much older now and ive finally worked up the courage to do it again. I still love the field and it's what I've always wanted to be since I was a teen. I'm back in my home town of macon, ga and applying for the program again for next Summer semester at Central GA Tech. Had to retake science/math prerequisites again since they expire after 5 years and i have one more left. There were alot of expenses up front but technical college is much cheaper. The dental kit at my first school was $1900 but its only $800 at the school im at now. Books/uniforms are also cheaper. Sorry i know that was a long response but i hope that gives you some insight. Good luck to you!

[@nybabyc1]

@@faithpurcell5561 thank you so much for taking the time to give me your journey it is greatly appreciated and gives me great insight. Good luck to you as well!

[@staceyjones1112]

@@faithpurcell5561 I graduated from CGTC in Warner Robins in 2014. I will say that they were very helpful as far as getting patients scheduled. I almost never had to find my own patient. Overall my teachers were great and they wanted you to do well. Hopefully, even thought they are different schools and different teachers the atmosphere and attitude will be the same. I have heard horror stories from other people that have went to other schools and how strict they were and the teachers were downright mean. Best of luck to you!

[@faithpurcell5561]

@@staceyjones1112 That's so good to know! Thanks for sharing your experience. I wouldn't say my teachers were mean at my old school but they weren't very helpful in helping me find patients and yes they were very strict. It was so disappointing to fail but also a relief because i was so depressed and stresed the whole time. I shouldnt have issues this time finding patients since all my family/friends live here. Super nervous but excited to give it another go

[@brittney91]

I also live in Ga and have my bachelors did you go forward with dental hygiene?

[@dyamoore5618]

I love all your videos! Keep them coming. Especially the DH ones since I’m currently a 2nd DH student. I graduate this up coming year.

[@tremaineification]

What do you suggest for saving up for retirement?

[@40nayfabulosa48]

Hi; I'm a dental Hygienist in NYC; I do a lot of temping; through the agency. I would love the name of the App.

[@jameeladior6449]

Omg!! As one of my career pathways, I'm interested/ considering becoming a dental hygienist post senior grad, and your detailed video delivered babeee.

[@salma31000]

I finished nursing school but I’ll still watch 😊

[@lululemongirl00987]

What's the name of the app?

[@alihop3686]

Hey girl! Thanks 🙏🏾. This video was very informative. I’m waiting to see if I’m accepted into the dental hygiene program coming this fall. I didn’t realize travel hygienist was a thing. It’s definitely something I would love to do. Love your videos. Keep up the great work ❤️

[@KathyOdisse]

I loved this video. Thank you !!! My dream career since I was in high school was to always be a Dentist meaning go to dental medical school and complete my residency etc. However, I decided to not take the route because I honestly hated school and didn’t want to prolong me in staying in school. (At that moment I rather go to school for 4 year rather than 10+ years). Now the problem is Iv’e always knew about dental hygienist because I felt like it was some thing that would best suit me because dental hygienist isn’t going to school for too long compared to a dentist and I would still be in the dental field. I just graduated from college last year with my B.A. health administration and now I’m going through regrets because I knew that I wanted to become a dental hygienist but didn’t act on it and I don’t really know what to do now I kind of feel like it’s too late I should’ve have been a dental hygienist much sooner and I should’ve took all the prereqs while being a undergrad but didn’t. It’s a-lot of bad decisions I made ugh. 🥺😩

[@fannysanchez6774]

im having the exact issue right now. im stuck because i’m 3/4 of the way done w my bachelors but I want to be a dental hygienist ):

[@KathyOdisse]

@@fannysanchez6774 yeah that was my problem. I was already nearly done with B.A. so I had no choice.

[@steph7115]

Do it! Just keep going 😉

[@PlantsNTings]

Hey Girl! Lovin this video..its also been 5 years for me🥲 2017 was deff a life changing year. I’ve been a temp hygienist myself for the past 2 years and now with having my own KZbin channel I 100% agree I’m absolutely lovin it for the flexibility of growing my own business as well. It’s deff interesting to hear how temp agencies operate a little differently in each state. I hold a license in NJ, NY and PA. Most of the time I was paid directly from the office at the end of the day by check or zelle and sometimes via mailed check which I hated🙄. But fortunately it didn’t happen too often. And at other times the agency would pay direct deposit it jus depended on how the office set up their agreement. I recently relocated to TX I was only able to do so because of my career. I’m still waiting on my License to be approved any day now but I spoke with 2 agencies and it seems that they operate the same as what I have experienced in the past. I believe the agencies I’ve worked with got their money from the office by a flat rate fee so it never cut into my pay. I was able to set my rate with most agencies(I always worked with multiple at one time) however one agency did have a set rate. I really love bein a temp and I always get asked soo many questions by other hygienists when I go in. If any of y’all on here are thinking about it GO FOR IT! Even if it’s jus to try it out on the weekends. If gives you soo much freedom. Tajah you hit the nail on the head with this one!

[@taylorfoxworthy763]

Such a great video, thank you so much!

[@shyyy.]

Yasss Taj i always loved your dental videos😍.

[@deeluther4060]

Good Video as always 😻Super Cute Thumbnail Tho😻 Beyond Pretty you are Ur Makeup always on Point 😚Nice Cheeks Structure😚 Happy MarvelouS Week Too 😇Stay Bless N Be Safe ALWAYS😇

[@reemsaleh5356]

Thank you so much for pouring all of those information about temping Tajah! 💕You’re amazing! Love you and love your content. 🥰 So as a temp.. have you ever had one employee from any of those offices ask you how much is the doctor paying you? Because I feel some will do and it’s kind of uncomfortable to speak about it especially that you’re definitely getting more than they are. How do you answer professionally?

[@MonikaLewismomo]

I love these videos. I’m a dental hygiene student on my final year (in Jamaica) and no m still trying to figure out whether I’m to stay local, go overseas or even do my masters. #stressed

[@holachicaas6624]

go overseas! explore the world doing what you love

[@kenc952]

Hoping to get accepted! I currently hold a bachelors in biology

[@aishagarcia5844]

Did you start off as a hygienist or did you do dental assisting first?... also love the natural makeup look on you!

[@NinaRenae]

Hey Tara! Love you channel. I’m a RDH too I have days when I can temp when my main office is closed . What’s the app for temping ??

[@IAMthatIAM_TLM]

There's another question I think it's important Tajah being independent the office that you going to work to, is it privately owned? And more so is there a major difference between privately owned and non privately owned facilities as far as benefits and pay for those that are NOT traveling temps...

[@mariellenapoleon9198]

Tajah you motivated me to go to hygiene school. I 🎓 2 weeks ago.

[@quannguyen89]

would you mind sharing what app is that?

[@s.t.3076]

This isn’t my career field, but still really enjoyed this!! I’ll be recommending it to whomever will listen 😂😂