Julie
dental hygienist
What are the steps in becoming a dental hygienist? #dentist #dental-hygienist
1 answer
Alyx Campbell
Alyx’s Answer
Dental hygienists must be licensed in the state where they wish to work. To do this, they must finish a training program. Students may choose among accredited associate degrees and bachelor's degree dental hygiene programs. They must then pass written and practical exams.
High school classes that will help prepare students for college include Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, and Medical Terminology.
Participation in a Tech Prep program may be a valuable high school experience. In Tech Prep programs, high school students enroll in technical college courses. Students participating in these programs may enroll in a technical college with advanced standing when they graduate from high school.
Moving Up
Hygienists who work in dentist offices usually receive pay increases as they gain additional experience. People with a bachelor's degree may become teachers or researchers. Generally, a master's degree is needed to move into administrative positions in dental schools or public health agencies.