I'm currently a student at a dental assisting school in Texas, and will graduate in December, and then register in TX. However, I just recently found out I may be moving to Chicago at the beginning of 2008. What do I need to do in order to be able to start my career in Illinois? Do I need to register in that state, or do I have to go to school all over in IL, then register? Do you even have to be liscened to do dental assisting in IL or what? Please Help!!
I'm a student at a dental assisting school in texas, and i'm going to be moving to chicago, what should i do?
you'll need to register in chicago. You do have to be licensed in IL.
Reply:Talk to your school adviser and they will help you to make the move to a new school that will accept the credits you already have.
Reply:you probably only have to register in Il, just check with their dental association there. If anything you may have to take the exam there, but I can';t see how you would have to take the classes there as well. I am pretty sure they will transfer over..just check before you take the exam. call the ada if you can't locate the local dental association in Illinois.
good luck to you:)
Reply:Find out if the Dental assisting school your going to has one in Chicago. And have your school records trasferred. And if they dont then find a Dental assisting school in Chicago. And see if the school you are attending now will transfer all your records to that school. Good luck
Reply:Apply for jobs here (I live in Chicago). I highly doubt you have to go to school all over again. Talk to your school counslors and see what they have to say. They should be able to tell you. http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/dent.asp Here's a Certified Dental website for Illinois. I hope it was helpful! Good luck here in Chicago!
Monday, May 17, 2010
I am thinking about Dental Hygiene school, how difficult is it?
I am 27 years old and am considering going back to school but I am also going to have to work because I have a family. I have always been interested in this field. I am not going to be able to get financial aid because I am married and the combined incomes are too much,so I will have to take out student loans. I am scared that I will not be able to do it with a full schedule and then i will be stuck with the loans. Do you think this is something that I can do? And how difficult are the classes. I would love to hear someone's school experience who is a dental hygenist.
I am thinking about Dental Hygiene school, how difficult is it?
Hi! If you put your mind to it and want to become a hygienist badly enough, you can do it :)
It takes 2 - 3 years to finish school depending on how many prerequisites you have completed. Here are some advantages and disadvantages, if you will, of hygiene:
Starting with the disadvantages:
- Anatomy, Perio, Pathology, and Pharmacology can be difficult. There is a lot of information packed into these classes that you need to know for the national board exam and some of which you will use when practicing as a hygienist. Lots of your time will be spent studying. Once you know the words cusp of Carabelli, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans "AA", esters vs. amides, and who Mosby is, you'll be well on your way!
- Tuition and instrument expenses are expensive... remember that you will make $27-32 per hour...
- Be prepared to feel like you are on a dental version of Survivor for the first semester. It is hard. You will feel like all you do is study about teeth. If you fall behind you risk leaving. It does get better after the 1st semester of clinicals.
And some of the many advantages:
- You make tons of friends, all in the same boat as you.
- After a semester of working on your classmates, you will develop "a rapport" with your patients. Most of these patients will get to know you and continue to see you throughout your schooling. Being able to teach someone about the importance of their dental health and watching them change (usually improving!) is quite amazing. You really can make a difference in someone's life.
- In school you will know by the end of your first semester if this is the right career path for you. If you feel that it is not, then save yourself the time and money and find something else to do.
I really can go on and on. The school part is difficult. You will need support from your family and lots of it! Once you make it through school, have passed the national and local boards, and have your license in hand the career in dental hygiene is amazing.
You have many options as a hygienist, whether it be working in a general practice or a specialty practice such as pediatrics or periodontology. Some areas have more job openings than others, but hopefully you can be picky and find a dentist that you like working with... as that really makes work a happier place! Part time or full time; pay is excellent; benefits, etc. If you like to work helping people, like schedules, and can also work as a team, then this career may be for you. I recommend that you go and shadow a hygienist and a student clinic. I love being a hygienist. Hope this works out for you!
Reply:you can do it....just put your mind into it.....think about the money and how it will help you and your family
Reply:Hi I'm 29 and I'm thinking of it too. For me it'll be more difficult b/c I'll be a new immigrant before I apply for this program(I'm from China), and language is my biggest problem. I have a family too. My son is now 3 yo.
I do have a plan on it. During past 2 months I've been searching for information about it. And I remember once I saw one of the college websites say you better NOT do part time jobs during the program, otherwise you might not keep up with it. Sometimes you'd have to take some clinical courses at night. Well sometimes you have to choose. Note that you'll make more money once you graduate.
You can search answers here too. There're a lot of usful information.
Right now I'm starting with Biology. I've learned it during high school but it's long long ago, besides, now I'm starting with an ENGLISH version of textbook. lol I'll buy some other textbooks, like anatomy, pharmacology, etc., after I finish this one. My immigration process will take more than 3 years, so I don't want to waste my time. I'm saving up money too during this waiting time.
Good luck.
I am thinking about Dental Hygiene school, how difficult is it?
Hi! If you put your mind to it and want to become a hygienist badly enough, you can do it :)
It takes 2 - 3 years to finish school depending on how many prerequisites you have completed. Here are some advantages and disadvantages, if you will, of hygiene:
Starting with the disadvantages:
- Anatomy, Perio, Pathology, and Pharmacology can be difficult. There is a lot of information packed into these classes that you need to know for the national board exam and some of which you will use when practicing as a hygienist. Lots of your time will be spent studying. Once you know the words cusp of Carabelli, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans "AA", esters vs. amides, and who Mosby is, you'll be well on your way!
- Tuition and instrument expenses are expensive... remember that you will make $27-32 per hour...
- Be prepared to feel like you are on a dental version of Survivor for the first semester. It is hard. You will feel like all you do is study about teeth. If you fall behind you risk leaving. It does get better after the 1st semester of clinicals.
And some of the many advantages:
- You make tons of friends, all in the same boat as you.
- After a semester of working on your classmates, you will develop "a rapport" with your patients. Most of these patients will get to know you and continue to see you throughout your schooling. Being able to teach someone about the importance of their dental health and watching them change (usually improving!) is quite amazing. You really can make a difference in someone's life.
- In school you will know by the end of your first semester if this is the right career path for you. If you feel that it is not, then save yourself the time and money and find something else to do.
I really can go on and on. The school part is difficult. You will need support from your family and lots of it! Once you make it through school, have passed the national and local boards, and have your license in hand the career in dental hygiene is amazing.
You have many options as a hygienist, whether it be working in a general practice or a specialty practice such as pediatrics or periodontology. Some areas have more job openings than others, but hopefully you can be picky and find a dentist that you like working with... as that really makes work a happier place! Part time or full time; pay is excellent; benefits, etc. If you like to work helping people, like schedules, and can also work as a team, then this career may be for you. I recommend that you go and shadow a hygienist and a student clinic. I love being a hygienist. Hope this works out for you!
Reply:you can do it....just put your mind into it.....think about the money and how it will help you and your family
Reply:Hi I'm 29 and I'm thinking of it too. For me it'll be more difficult b/c I'll be a new immigrant before I apply for this program(I'm from China), and language is my biggest problem. I have a family too. My son is now 3 yo.
I do have a plan on it. During past 2 months I've been searching for information about it. And I remember once I saw one of the college websites say you better NOT do part time jobs during the program, otherwise you might not keep up with it. Sometimes you'd have to take some clinical courses at night. Well sometimes you have to choose. Note that you'll make more money once you graduate.
You can search answers here too. There're a lot of usful information.
Right now I'm starting with Biology. I've learned it during high school but it's long long ago, besides, now I'm starting with an ENGLISH version of textbook. lol I'll buy some other textbooks, like anatomy, pharmacology, etc., after I finish this one. My immigration process will take more than 3 years, so I don't want to waste my time. I'm saving up money too during this waiting time.
Good luck.
What dental Hygiene school is the best?
Also what is a good dental assisting school?
What dental Hygiene school is the best?
The one closest to you is the best. They all follow the same curriculum guidelines. I would say the same for the assisting schools, but not all of them follow the same guidelines. I have heard of different versions of assisting schools. Some are more thorough then others. But again, the one closest to you would be a big plus to start with. Have the different schools you are interested in send you their course makeup and requirements for enrollment.
Reply:University of Arkansas Fort Smith has an excellent, small program.
What dental Hygiene school is the best?
The one closest to you is the best. They all follow the same curriculum guidelines. I would say the same for the assisting schools, but not all of them follow the same guidelines. I have heard of different versions of assisting schools. Some are more thorough then others. But again, the one closest to you would be a big plus to start with. Have the different schools you are interested in send you their course makeup and requirements for enrollment.
Reply:University of Arkansas Fort Smith has an excellent, small program.
Dental Hygienist school requirements?
Can Someone please give me a list of all the college courses required to become a Dental Hygienist? I want to go to school for it but live in a little town with only a community college %26amp; I'm only 16 %26amp; don't want to move 100 miles away were I know nobody. So I was hoping to see if they have all the classes here because they're website sucks %26amp; only gives the name of the classes they have %26amp; not what degrees you can get there.
Dental Hygienist school requirements?
Each school's classes will be slightly different but this will give you an idea:
http://www.reynolds.edu/curriculum/progr...
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Dental Hygienist school requirements?
Each school's classes will be slightly different but this will give you an idea:
http://www.reynolds.edu/curriculum/progr...
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Dental Hygiene School?
What is the male to female ratio in your dental hygiene class? Thinking of going to school for it, but maybe not if chances are that i'll be the only male in the class.
Dental Hygiene School?
Actually from what I have heard at the school i go to, males have a better chance of getting in the program. I haven't meant any guys in any of my classes yet. But because the numbers are so low they will except most guys as long as your grades are good.
Reply:It depends on your area really. The boy to girl ratio can vary. When I applied and interviewed (got accepted too, but decided to do something else) there were going to be 8 boys to 35 girls. Like I said it really depends on your area. Chances are there will be a few other males in your class. I hope this helps! Dental hygiene is a great career choice, if you decide to go with it, I think you will be really happy!
Reply:I've been a member of the dental hygiene faculty at Jo Co Community College for 21 years. We've had about 10 males during that time--each class starts with 25 students. Good luck to you if you choose DH as a career!
Dental Hygiene School?
Actually from what I have heard at the school i go to, males have a better chance of getting in the program. I haven't meant any guys in any of my classes yet. But because the numbers are so low they will except most guys as long as your grades are good.
Reply:It depends on your area really. The boy to girl ratio can vary. When I applied and interviewed (got accepted too, but decided to do something else) there were going to be 8 boys to 35 girls. Like I said it really depends on your area. Chances are there will be a few other males in your class. I hope this helps! Dental hygiene is a great career choice, if you decide to go with it, I think you will be really happy!
Reply:I've been a member of the dental hygiene faculty at Jo Co Community College for 21 years. We've had about 10 males during that time--each class starts with 25 students. Good luck to you if you choose DH as a career!
Dental Hygienist school- can i go anywhere fun?
I am currently taking the pre req.'s to get into dental hygiene school. i am wondering where some fun DH schools are located. is there anyway to go overseas, or somewhere cool in the US?
Dental Hygienist school- can i go anywhere fun?
Madison, WI..I love my school and my teachers are awesome! Although, I am getting a two year degree at a tech school. If I didn't have two young kids, I would definitely move out of state to go to a four year program, because I love school and the dentistry field.
Here is a list of schools: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/sear...
Reply:Good for you for pursuing dental hygiene, but sorry to burst your excitement. Dental hygiene school is not going to be that fun. It will be exciting to get into a great career, but the workload is intense, far from fun. The only fun you may have is meeting new people who are in the same boat as you. Good luck. Try Ontario schools, Canada is the best place to be educated in hygiene so try to stay here if you are already here!
Dental Hygienist school- can i go anywhere fun?
Madison, WI..I love my school and my teachers are awesome! Although, I am getting a two year degree at a tech school. If I didn't have two young kids, I would definitely move out of state to go to a four year program, because I love school and the dentistry field.
Here is a list of schools: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/sear...
Reply:Good for you for pursuing dental hygiene, but sorry to burst your excitement. Dental hygiene school is not going to be that fun. It will be exciting to get into a great career, but the workload is intense, far from fun. The only fun you may have is meeting new people who are in the same boat as you. Good luck. Try Ontario schools, Canada is the best place to be educated in hygiene so try to stay here if you are already here!
Dental assisting school?
There are so many to choose from. Is there a type of school that a dentist likes ie technical or career colleges ?
I don't want to waste time or money on a school that is not looked highly upon. I have been looking for ANY reviews on a Penn Foster career college and looking into there dental assisting online courses? Anyone know anything about them???? Thank you
Dental assisting school?
I'm a Dental Assistant and I went to a vocational dental assisting school, which allows some hands on training. I don't recommend an online course, which may be cheaper. It's not the same because you aren't getting hands on training with actual patients. Dentists might frown upon this when reviewing your resume. I would research schools very well, and make sure that you are getting the hands on training. If you don't work hands on in the school, you will be way behind once you get hired. What you read in a text book and actaully PERFORMING what you read about are soooo different. Good luck choosing a school!
Reply:no
Reply:Please steer clear from penn foster (and stratford career institute) as it's been under several different names in the past and has over 200 complaints to the bbb per http://www.ripoffreport.com (search 'penn foster')
And please stay away from those expensive private schools and instead look into the county vo-tech school(s) or community college(s) as long as the program is accredited within the industry.
For more career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'dental assistant'.
http://www.ada.org and search 'careers in dentistry'.
For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
I don't want to waste time or money on a school that is not looked highly upon. I have been looking for ANY reviews on a Penn Foster career college and looking into there dental assisting online courses? Anyone know anything about them???? Thank you
Dental assisting school?
I'm a Dental Assistant and I went to a vocational dental assisting school, which allows some hands on training. I don't recommend an online course, which may be cheaper. It's not the same because you aren't getting hands on training with actual patients. Dentists might frown upon this when reviewing your resume. I would research schools very well, and make sure that you are getting the hands on training. If you don't work hands on in the school, you will be way behind once you get hired. What you read in a text book and actaully PERFORMING what you read about are soooo different. Good luck choosing a school!
Reply:no
Reply:Please steer clear from penn foster (and stratford career institute) as it's been under several different names in the past and has over 200 complaints to the bbb per http://www.ripoffreport.com (search 'penn foster')
And please stay away from those expensive private schools and instead look into the county vo-tech school(s) or community college(s) as long as the program is accredited within the industry.
For more career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'dental assistant'.
http://www.ada.org and search 'careers in dentistry'.
For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
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