Jane Baum explains that dental hygienists examine the teeth and gums and remove hard and soft deposits from the teeth while cleaning them. The dental hygienist treats problems of the gums and roots of the teeth. Also, the dental hygienist teaches the patient to brush and floss correctly to protect the teeth.
@BIGDADDYDUKE2 for instance if a person has a defective heart valves or has a heart stint they have to take an antibiotic before they get their teeth cleaned, before every cleaning. The reason for this is the bacterial flora that is in the patient’s mouth can get in their blood stream and can kill them. So that is why we as dental hygienist have to learn so much about the whole body. So make sure you make a choice that will you know that you’d be happy with:)
@BIGDADDYDUKE2 As in the math, science, and other required classes… You really have to enjoy learning about those types of things because dental hygiene is not only about cleaning teeth. The general classes are challenging and the dhg program is even more of a challenge. We have to learn about the mouth and how it affects the body and if the patient has a disease or something else going on with his/her health we learn how it affects the oral health.
@BIGDADDYDUKE2 I was wondering if you would consider speaking to your school’s guidance counselor about exploring different occupations or another would be to do searches online for occupations/careers that you may like to do? You sound like me 22yrs ago. LOL I didn’t know what I wanted to do until I was 25yrs old. Trust me when you find something you like, you will enjoy it. It’s a great feeling. Remember don’t pick something just for money because you may be miserable
@okelly48906 buy groceries or hoping I can afford to like send my kids to college. But is the math and science hard? What about being a dental hygienist, is that hard in its self? Again thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Your amazing ha. God bless.
@okelly48906 Sweet, thanks so much for your advice. I haven’t graduated school yet. But I just want to make good money when I get out of school you know. I don’t think I’ll like anything other than being in a band or like a motivational speaker or phycologist. I just want to help people in a life changing way. Not so much as like surgery or something but just like giving people guidence. I don’t really care much for the money, but I don’t want the stress of hoping I’ll be able to…
I LOVE DENTAL HYGIENE!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
@BIGDADDYDUKE2 I apologize not one year of English. I meant at least 1 course of college level English. I am not exaggerating when I say it is a lot of work and will take a lot of dedication in order to survive.Not only that, It is a very expensive program. most colleges it is on average $3,000-$5,000 more expensive than a 2yr nursing program. I am now 30yrs old and kinda understand being a fresh High School Grad and not knowing what occupation you want to do.Make sure you enjoy the your choice
@BIGDADDYDUKE2 I am currently in school for dental hygiene. I will honestly tell you that when you are in the program you will eat, sleep, and breath dental hygiene. Usually you would have to start out with general courses in college, which are the same as nursing majors: 2 courses of Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, at least 1 year of college English, at least one class of college level math like probability and statistics, Psychology, Public Speaking, Organic Chemistry, and maybe Ethics
@Jenniferlp22 Hey can you please please please give me some info about being a dental hygienists. I’m 17 and I’m not completely sure what I want to do with my life. I suck at school and I recently God a job at taco bell and I suck at that too. Ha I feel like I’m gonna be a homeless guy when I finally get out on my own. Do you mind giving me some info about dental hygienists
@Jenniferlp22 Watch your language.
Ha! Dental Hygienists dont look for cavities! Worst yet, not one mention of periodontal disease,gum health, or CALCULUS (not “plaque”)removal…um, scalers?! “Mr. Thirsty” and , I dont want to work that many hours. Lord you make us look bad. The field of DH is long, strenuous, demanding hours. Any lovelies out there wanting to have the letters RDH attached to your name, please DONT take this vid seriously!! Love my job..but its a bitch sometimes..and for GODS SAKE we do not diagnose disease!
haha cool. my boyfriends mom is a dental hygienist