RDH Salary Fluctuation
June 25th, 2010
Many people are not familiar with the term RDH. RDH stands for Registered Dental Hygienist. Like all dental hygienists, RDH salaries tend to fluctuate less than standard salaries. Most RDHs work as hourly employees with benefits. Most medical profession fields are rather insulated from economic downturns and wage decreases. That said, since many people do not have dental coverage, demand for dental services is slightly more elastic than other medical services, but much more inelastic than a general basket of market goods. This helps insulate the salary of RDH professionals from fluctuations. As a RDH it makes sense to save more during economic recessions, just like everyone else, in case of trouble at your office or generally.
