Dental Hygienist Salary

As the number of people looking into dental hygienistry hits an all time high, one concern is that people are not considering exactly the job before taking it.  All looks good in this picture, but it is important to keep in mind that a career as a dental hygienist is about much more than the salary.  Yes, the job pays well, particularly relevant to the education and experience needed.  That said, however, you’re entering more or less a career with no room for growth.  Yes you can improve your salary with experience, but your job options and role are rather limited without further education.  This type of position is fine for many people, but others struggle with this reality.  Definitely want to take full stock of all of the pros and cons before considering a career as a dental hygienist.

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A recent report from the government says that there will nearly be 33% more dental hygienists in 2018 as opposed to today.  This makes it one of the fastest growing occupations in the country.  What remains unclear, as we’ve discussed here many times, is how much of this growth will come in the part time versus the full time sector.  Part time hygienists are becoming increasingly popular for many dental clinics.  The problem for many is that the cost of education, at least at first, demands a full time position to help pay off debt.  Nevertheless, the staggering growth rate represents strength across the board is sure to come.

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An entrepreneurial dental hygienist has written a book, Self Help Guide to Dental Hygiene, to help those going to the dentist understand more about their health issues and experiences in the chair.  Leah M. Nelson, RDH, decided to write a book to help dental consumers better understand the process, one that often scares many people.  I also feel as if this is a good book for those of you considering a career in dental hygiene.  Given that it is written from the hygienist perspective, by someone in the industry for 20 years, I think it can offer prospective dental hygienists as much as it does dental consumers.

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Students from Wytheville Community College just got word that additional funding will be provided so that they can continue to provide services, as a practicum, to low-income residents in Virginia.  The $200,000 grant comes directly from the government and was rewarding to the state of Virginia who appropriated the money.  Wytheville students, like many other dental hygiene students often go through this type of practical setting before receiving their certification.

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You can obtain your certification to be a dental hygienist, and the lovely salary that goes along with it, at the following schools in New York.

Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY 13902

Columbia University College of Dental & Oral Surgery
New York, NY 10032

Erie Community College, North Campus
Williamsville, NY 14221-7095

Erie Community College, South Campus
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2199

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY 10451

Farmingdale State University of New York
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY 12180

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY 14623-5780

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY 11201-2983

New York University College of Dentistry
New York, NY 10010

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY 10940

State University of New York Educational Opportunity Center
Buffalo, NY 14203

State University of New York at Canton
Canton, NY 13617-1096

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Many people wonder what type of education is needed to become a dental hygienist.  Many are especially interested because of the dental hygienist salary being rather high.  In fact, it is one of the best paying jobs for the degree level required.  That degree level is usually an Associates degree or AA.  That is to say, most dental hygiene programs are completed as an AA.  Many private offices look for students with the full AA degree as opposed to just the certification without the degree, which is possible at some of the nearly 300 programs across the country.

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