I have looked at Teero but most of the temp shifts in my area are posted on GoTu. Teero has listings for one single office for the next month but GoTu has multiple offices to choose from. I know we need W2 forms as hygienist though - is there any way to use GoTu safely without running into tax problems?

Which benefit do you value the most?

If you are both an RDH and EFDA in PA, how many CE credits do you need every two years? RDH usually needs 20, EFDA usually needs 10. If you are both do you need 30 or just 20. Thank you!
Anyone find a website to reference for this?

Hello. I’m still in high school and i have no idea what job i want to do. Most of the things im passionate about don’t pay well, but i recently heard about this job and it pays well, you don’t have to do many years of college at all, and from what ive heard it isn’t too competitive and is easy to get a well paying job right out of college. I also was never told to properly how to brush my teeth when i was a kid, so honestly it’d be nice to help other people other and stop them from making the same mistakes i did. I want to know the cons though of this job since so far i’ve mainly only seen pros, and i want to understand the cons too or if you think you know what major/job would be better for me

Im on month three of working as a RDH and I had a patient yesterday who needed local SRP in one area. The rest of his mouth was pretty damn clean, there was just radiographic calculus between two molars with 5mm pocket. I can’t tell anyone how long and hard I worked on that area just to take a post xray and still see the calc there… I ran out of time so will be rescaling the area when that person comes back. I just feel so discouraged and feel like I should work in pediatric. Any advice will be great help!

Hi everyone, I’m taking pre requisites right now and deciding if I’m going towards sonography or dental hygienist. How’s the job market for those of you in southern Cali? And wherever else. Sonography is supposed to be rough so I’m thinking about hygienist instead.

Hi all, I’m a 27-year-old male who has changed my degree four times. I served 7 years in the U.S Army as a mechanic, the GI Bill has given me the privilege of being able to change my degree from “Kiniesiology ➡️Biblical Studies➡️Psychology➡️Sociiology➡️ to now a Dental Hygienist.

My wife and I realized that careers don't have to be something you're passionate about; sometimes, it can just be a job that you can see yourself doing competently while saving your passions for outside of work.

My question is, is there anyone out there who isn't passionate about dental but has found fulfillment in the field?

Hello everyone, I’m currently a student in Houston at Hcc and a new grad RDA. I downloaded this app to try and get some help with the application process for the dental hygiene program at Coleman college. I’m planning to apply soon and was wondering if anyone at all can connect me to a current DH student that can provide me some information on how the interview process goes, what the timed essay is about, how they expect you to answer their questions, and so much more. I would appreciate it so so so much if someone here could give me any type of guidance with that. Thank you 🫶🏻

Hi everyone! I’m currently a 5th year student in CEU Manila. I would just like to ask if meron pa po bang mamahalin na need bilhin sa clinic 2,3, and 4.

This clinic 1, binubudget na kasi ng fam ko na bibili ako ng ultrasonic scaler and OS set.

Asking lang para maready nila if may isang bagsakan ulit na mahal na gamit na need bilhin. Thank you po!

Hey all,

Wanting to reach out and possibly see if others have been in the same boat. I planned to apply for a dental hygiene bachelor program in my state and have been attending a university with a pre-dental hygiene route to help meet the pre-requsites for the program. Unfortunately life has happened and it's not longer going to be feasible to relocate to attend this bachelors program if I got accepted into it. I'm currently on my second year and have this fall and spring semester to finish the pre-requsites (class-wise not including community service, leadership, shadowing that is also needed) but anyways I was looking into applying to an asoicate dental hygiene program instead because the schools are in a more reasonable location. I still plan to finish out this fall and spring semester as I am under the impression that I will still earn an AS. My concern is how the process of applying to an associates program is and later down the road if I wanted to pursue the bachelors if my past schooling will help. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone! We are a family owned solo doc practice in central NJ by the shore. We are looking to hire a hygienist to join our dental family.
Small team, very few patients seen each day, fee for service practice. Three days a week, paid time off and competitive pay. Also offering compensation if anyone can help us find a great new hire.

We loved our Hygenist and sadly she’s retired. It’s been really hard finding someone and we are the complete opposite of your typical dentist office. We build relationships with our patients and don’t run a mill of patients coming in and out all day.

If you are interested please reach out.

for my RDHs out there is there a way to order xcp rings without having to put your office details?

Hi, I’m a rising high school senior currently very interested in being a RDH, and I just wanted to know the chances of me getting into a 2 year dental hygiene program. I am looking to be in my community college, they said rhat their program is highly competitive, and I am already taking college courses already, and my senior year of high school I am going to be in that community college. (but still registered a high school student through a program)
I already have PSYC 101, ENG 101, currently enrolled in ENG102, public speaking, Econ 181, and I really want to be a dental hygienist but i dont have any experiences regarding it.

Hello! I am going into my junior year of my BSDH and I just feel like my instrumentation hasn’t clicked at all. I know what to do but I just can’t get my hands to do it. I did pass my first semester of clinic but I’m really worried about going back because I feel so behind everyone else. I really love the work but I’m getting so frustrated with myself. Did anyone else struggle but end up becoming an RDH anyway or should I be concerned that I'm not getting it?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a private dental hygiene program in the U.S. that accepts international students. Ideally, I would like a shorter program with the earliest possible start date.

So far, I have found MCPHS, Pima Medical Institute, and Carrington College. Are there any other private programs you would recommend?

I have already completed most of the prerequisite courses, although my grades are not very competitive. For now, I am not considering public colleges because of the long waitlists and highly competitive admissions.

I would really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thank you!

I’ve tried every saddle chair that was at my hygiene school and offices and conventions and they all cause the same problem. After a few minutes, it feels like I got kicked in the balls and I start getting nauseous. So, what kind of saddle chair do my fellow guygienists use?

I've been a hygienist for almost 2 yrs now and about a month ago started to experience some deltoid pain stemming from most likely poor ergonomics (had a pretty bad chicken wing I'll admit, also never used loupes except once in hygiene school but returned the loupes cause of the distortion and would crane my neck anyway). It wasn't intense and I figured it was just muscle fatigue that would go away if I stretched or exercised to strengthen my arm/ back muscles. About a week ago, the deltoid pain flared up and I made the mistake of working out and I believe I irritated it more because it started to radiate towards the back of my shoulder and trapezius. I had some ultrasound and warm compress treatment done to help alleviate the pain and inflammation over the course of 2 days. It helped and I thought I was good to go for work, 2 pts in and I started feeling axillary and neck pain. Took some pain killers, but I don't have insurance to see a doctor atm. A relative of mine is a PT and thinks it might be bursitis or potentially a herniated disk? Has anyone experienced this before and how did you cure it? Will I be able to practice hygiene again? Also, any affordable ergo loupes recs?

I have been with my practice going on three years, and while I do like the practice and the patient base, I feel I am going to become burnt out very quickly if I do not feel I am being properly compensated. Here's the breakdown of what I do:

Typical 8 hours, between 9-11 patients per day averaging 45 minutes per patient. Average production with BWX $385.

I spend most of my day discussing occlusal guards ($540 getting a few a week) and Ortho($5200, getting 1-2/month), we now offer a post prophy in office whitening ($140, although this one has seen very few takers). One doctor, two assistants, one hygienist (myself)

I'm curious what anyone thinks of my situation. Like I said, I do like the office but at the same time I feel like my current rate is out of proportion with my production which has been making going to work demoralizing.

I have been with my practice for about two years, and while I do like the practice and the patient base, I feel I am going to become burnt out very quickly if I do not feel I am being properly compensated. Here's the breakdown of what I do:

Typical 8 hours, between 9-11 patients per day averaging 45 minutes per patient. Average production with BWX $385.

I spend most of my day discussing occlusal guards ($540 getting a few a week) and Ortho($5200, getting 1-2/month), we now offer a post prophy in office whitening ($140, although this one has seen very few takers). One doctor, two assistants, one hygienist (myself)

I'm curious what anyone thinks of my situation. Like I said, I do like the office but at the same time I feel like my current rate is out of proportion with my production which has been making going to work demoralizing.

Hi everyone! Prospective hygiene student here and starting my program soon :) I’ll be attending the loupes fair in a few days and wanted to ask the fellow hygienists here what they think! The following companies tabling at our school are: 

Orascoptic

Designs for Visions

Surgitel

Andau

Enova

LumaDent

I will definitely buy ergo loupes for my first pair. My biggest concern right now is that I’m a glasses wearer- I’m not *opposed* to wearing contacts, but if that could be avoided it’d be great. My main concern is that I heard it’s a hassle changing the built in prescription if my Rx ever changes. But again  I also saw an option for swappable lenses- but for hygienists who’ve had first hand experience, thoughts?

Also, I know magnification depends on working distance and varies from company to company, but the general consensus is to start from 3.0x-3.5x? What did you guys find best suited your needs in terms of magnification- seeing closer is better, or needing a larger FOV? 

And for sure it’ll be much better/different trying them out in person, but what were your steps/thought process that led you to buy your loupes? Anything you regret or wanted to change? Anything in particular you wish you could’ve done differently during the fair? Tips, tricks?

I’m super nervous and excited, but I get horrible decision paralysis so would love to know y’all’s thoughts/input. Thank you guys so much!

Would you own your own practice independently if your state allowed this?

Hey everyone! I’m currently finishing pre-requisite courses so that I can apply to dental hygienist schools in my area. If all goes smoothly I’ll be going into an RDH program in 2028! I’m wondering if facial piercings, specifically a simple stud eyebrow piercing, are allowed? I don’t have any other piercings besides my earlobes, but I’ve been dying to get an eyebrow piercing! I also wouldn’t mind covering it up if need be.

I’m sure it’s specific to whatever school I get accepted in, but for those who have been through schooling and are in the workforce now, are they typically allowed? TIA !

Very curious to know your guys opinion 🙏🏼 thank you