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What is required to be on the road to becoming a Dental Hygienist?


Hi, I'm a junior in my high school that's interested into becoming a dental hygienist. I'm confused about how to start or what classes to take.

1. Do I choose a college or university that offers a dental program as a major or just attend one for four years?

2. Do I take the classes that's required for a dental hygienist, such as biology and chemistry in a college or university and move on to a dental school?
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Ok im currently in college to become a dental hygienist. Im going to a 2 year college and getting all my pre recs done first
1. Math groups
2. Science groups
3. A&P 1 and 2
4. English courses
Then im transferring all my health credits to the school that offers the program.
Its a very intensive coarse..and its not easy but in the long run its good money. But if there is no school close by to you that offers the program
Go to a community college and get all your required classes done first. I do know you will need a High school Algebra, High school Chemistry, and High School biology. I hope this helps you
-GOOD LUCK I AM A DENTAL ASSISTANT NOW AND I LOVE IT I CANT WAIT TO FINISH COLLEGE-  (+ info)

What kind of dental professional performs a root canal?


A dentist I am going to has a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery). Is that certification for doing root canals? Or is that the work of an endontist?
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All dentists learn to do root canals in school. So, to answer your question, yes, having a DDS certification allows them to do root canals.  (+ info)

What is the role of the dental assistant in examining a cleft lip and palate?


I'm doing this report for my dental assisting class and I have to describe the role of the dental assistant in examining a cleft lip and palate. I need good answers.
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Cheater :(  (+ info)

How do I become a volunteer dental assistant to update my knowledge in the field?


I am a Certified dental assistant with expanded functions and certified in dental radiology. I have only 2 years experience with a dentist that was old school. He did a lot himself. I learned mostly from the hygienist. Please help! I can't find any web searches.
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I would just ask around to local dental offices. When I went to schooling i wanted to learn more, because we didn't get certified, and I wasn't able to get a job, so I volunteered for a dental office in town. I just went into his office, let the receptionist know what I was doing, left my resume and left. He called the next day thrilled that I was willing to volunteer, and eventually hired me on. It was great.  (+ info)

What dental insurance company do you suggest for me?


Why insurance? What if I got no insurance? With dental insurance, I know I can be more secure, but would I save some money?

What dental insurance company do you suggest for me? Please name it/them for me.
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I would encourage you to visit this great website: www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago and they have saved me thousands of dollars on all of my dental services since. From exams, extractions, xrays, fillings, Cleanings..etc Even my braces. They even had my very affordable benefits active in 2 hours and was able to use them the very same day. Good luck and Hope this helps  (+ info)

What is the best dental insurance for individual?


I need individual dental insurance. I'm thinking to buy HMO, because most HMO programs does not have waiting time. Which insurrance company do you recommend?
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health-quotes.isgreat.org - my family have this health insurance. It is affordable and has good coverage for dental issues.  (+ info)

What are the benefits of being a dental assistant?


Is it worth it? I'm thinking about signing up for the program, it requires 11 Saturdays to become a dental assistant. Sounds a little short. I've always been interested in the dental field.
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There is job security. You work with people, which could be either a positive or a negative. You work in a clean and comfortable environment. It is a respectable profession. Many times dental assistants go on to study and be a dental hygienist. The experience as a dental assistant will help you get into a school to be a dental hygienist.   (+ info)

What Dental School can I become a patient at for free or for a minimal fee?


I need Dental Work done and am considering a student to use me as a patient. Where is a dental school that will provide this service to me for free or at a minimal charge?
...actually, my husband has 3 teeth to be pulled. All broken off at the gums and have all had root canals. Our dentist wants $750.00 per tooth...are geographical area is Northwest Florida. It is cheaper to buy a plane ticket to our hometown in Eastern Oregon to have this done. In fact, I think we found our answer. Thanks everybody for your help...much appreciated.
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go to www.freedental.com
This will give you some answers. also it depends on where you live.  (+ info)

How much should a dental crown cost without insurance?


I've already had a root canal on two teeth in the back, but I think my dentist is trying to rip me off by charging me $1000 per crown and he knows my insurance won't cover it.

How much should a dental crown cost. Not $1k, right?
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Without knowing where you live, it is hard to say how much you should pay for a crown. The prices can vary quite a bit from state to state and from city to city. Just a rough idea, crowns could be anywhere between $700 and $1500 approximately.

Call a few dental offices in your area. Some will give you a price, some may not. Before you call, make sure you know the ADA code for the crown. You could also call your insurance and ask what allowance they give for a crown.

The codes specify what kind of crown you are supposed to get on your tooth. There are quite a few options. By giving the ADA code (the letter D and four numbers - should be on your treatment plan), you will actually be able to compare the price. Without the code, once again, the quote may vary quite a bit, because of all the different types of crowns. That would comparing apples to oranges.  (+ info)

How would I get a bachelors degree to become a dental hygienist?


I have to start at a community college, but the one in my town only has dental assistant classes. Are those the same classes for dental hygienists? Well i'm planning on moving in two years to chicago so I will continue my education there. Basically what classes do I take if I want a Bachelors degree to become a dental hygienist.
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i went through to be a dental assistant, and it isnt the same thing. hygienists tend to make a little more and do more then assistants (like scaling) there are many community colleges that are starting to offer this. most of them just started offering it within the last couple of years. so you can either wait for one to open up near you, or think about a different career path.

just a for warning, i attended Medix school(a community college) and if you have those near you, they do offer dental hygienist coarse, but please don't go there, the coarse is awesome, but the way they run things there is horrible.  (+ info)

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