I failed my clinical boards TWICE! Both times by 4 points. I’m taking it a THIRD time this Saturday so please send prayers and hygiene support. This exam is nonsense.
I also failed mine. They told me my patient was not qualifying even though radiographic calc was present and the director of my program found me this board patient. It was complete bs and yes the exam is a money scam!! They are a business and businesses are out to make money. They will fail you for the most trival thing. The ADHA and ADA members need to fight to get rid of unethical, subjective, live patient exams that mean NOTHING.
I've been a dental hygienist in a perio practice for 34 years in California the one thing that I've noticed about student who fail in scaling and root planning is the lack of learning how to sharpen their instruments, and not sharping during the patient's treatment appointment,,,WHY? My question to those who are about to take their clinical boards is why are you treating patients with dull instruments, because there is no better way to burnish and miss deposit but with a dull instrument so pick up that stone and use it. When I took my boards we were not allowed to use a cavitron it was only hand instrumentation. You need to learn your craft.
After almost 4 years, I appreciate your goal of this video. I'm waiting for a response from the program. Not only did I receive encouragement, I also gained some insights from the video from the alternative choice and ethical aspect of things.
The best video I have ever watched on the dental hygiene insight. I really like ur alternatives because i say exam shouldn't be used to determine ur overall ability. I am in hygiene school 1st semester soon will be seeing patient. School is hard.
I just took my clinical exam and i feel like i failed it. I lost 12 points for sure, ten points due to submitting my patient 1 minute late and two points due to forgetting to fill something out. I wish we didn't have to wait so long to find out our results.
The nerb is now the adex and it was challenging. I was one of the luckies that passed all exams first try but i think the clinical exam is by far not standardized in the fact that each pt is different.
so during your clinical exam, is someone watching you while you're performing the procedure or do they just check the patient's mouth afterwards and evaluate you based on what they see?
Just took mine. Failed. We had to pick a patient that had 12 pieces of calc in one quad, 8 posterior, 5 m and d of posterior and 3 pieces m and d of molars! Got a 73. We had to take 3 computer tests and 1 clinical. 2 ppl failed one of the computer and 5 ppl failed the clinical out of 22
Brittany Mooney That sucks Brittany. As you know, I think these clinical exams are dumb and are no reflection of your actual skills. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. You will pass eventually!
Winverly Sol its hard but it’s doable, many of my classmates are married and have kids but just be prepared ro study all the time, well at least my program is really hard
I'm heartbroken. I just found out I failed my clinical boards exam today... I now have to search for someone else, and I'm afraid ill fail it again, and have to drive now 4 hours away..... I'm just so disappointed in myself....
Don't beat yourself up over it. I failed my first time too and had to wait a month to retake it again and drove 2 hours away to take it in another state. It was very nerve wrecking because I kept thinking I would fail again after failing the first time but I passed and you will too!! Have faith in yourself and skills!! The most stressful part now is finding another patient. Good luck!!!
KaitlynJV how hard was it to become a dental hygenist? were there any guys in your class? please shoot me some pointers, I'm thinking about trying to get into it because my job will pay for it. thanks
Q: do you think it would be more helpful if I did the dental assisting certification and clinical externship before starting an associates degree in becoming a hygienist? perhaps for more insight on the program, and learning more hands on so maybe obtaining a degree in becoming a hygienist would be easier, if that makes sense. thanks!
I think working as a dental assistant first is very beneficial. You'll get some taste of the dental world with less investment, so if you don't like it you can bail at that point. And when you become a dental hygienist, that dental assisting background will make you a better clinician and make you more valuable employee overall.
what do you do as an assistant? is it a boring job? I am trying to get into dental hygiene program but if being an assistant is beneficial i can try that while i work on hygenist
@@sfort515 it's a waste of money and time and unnecessary. If you want to do hygiene, do that. Being a dental Assisting doesnt help you get into hygiene school other than being able to put down you work in a clinic already if they give you points for that.
Is it difficult to find a job as a Dental Hygienist? I heard that it is. I'd like to know about your experience with the job market. I'm interested in possibly going into the Dental Hygiene field. I live on the east coast as well.
i found your channel while looking for a male hygienist. im currently going to school to be a hygienist and was wondering if its hard to be a male and finding a job as one.
Depends on where you live. Uncultured small towns will be difficult. People are not used to changes. Bigger cities will be fine. I also graduated in 2007 and live in a small town. Put out resumes everywhere and got crickets. Was lucky to get the drop on someone leaving by word of mouth and got my foot in the door.
I'm hoping you could help me... I'm also having trouble with the clinical aspect of dental hygiene.. I don't know what to do:( I'm in my first semester and I can't seem to position my patient in a way that I will remain in a neutral position... I know the rules to patient positioning, when applied I find myself working in a not so neutral position 😒
channelbuzz salut, je suis un jeune homme qui finit son cours en hygiène dentaire. Pour te rassurer, beaucoup de gens s'inscrivent suite a une réorientation de carrière. Ce qui fait que, commencer le programme à ton âge, tu n'as pas a avoir peur ou craindre quoique ce soit.
I guess it depends where you go. The DH program I attended had a lot of writting. We did a lot of research and every quarter we had 15pg patient competencies with research due. 😐
@@58170128 yeah in my program there have been a number of writings as well. So much group work and projects too. Im tired of writing with other people and them wanting it to flow.
Edgar Parra I don't think so. The demand for hygienists will vary across the country. But whatever the demand is don't let that stop you from entering the profession if it's something you really want to do.
@@konarocky I'm trying to go to community college how many classes do you have to take? how about after the community college do you have to go university for 2 more years
@@solisoli9489 It’s usually more credits than the typical associates degree. My program was 72 credits. The 2 year program will feel like a 4 year degree packed into 2 years. You don’t need anything beyond that to work clinical.
hey ! i am a dental student from india .. i am veey confused what should i opt for between dental hygienge and other post graduate certificate courses in same field ?? CAN ANYONE SUGGEST SOMETHING ??
@@laurenhills239 This is a video to inspire those of us aspiring to be Dental Hygienists. Here you come, a whole KAREN, burping up how sucky dental hygiene is. Keep it in the draft, Karen Hills. Keep it in the drafts, boo.
@@InnerRise OFC you’re an aspiring RDH, because a real DH knows how horrible the profession is. In about a year of working you’ll quickly realize how much of a mistake it was.
Hey, I'm looking forward into getting into a Dental Hygiene program. I heard that if you get into dental hygiene, you have to know a lot of math. ➡ Is that true?⬅
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I failed my clinical boards TWICE! Both times by 4 points. I’m taking it a THIRD time this Saturday so please send prayers and hygiene support. This exam is nonsense.
Davette Johnson hi! Did you pass this time?? 🙏🏾
Any updates?
Respect for your perseverance. Hope it went well.
Did you pass boooo
I also failed mine. They told me my patient was not qualifying even though radiographic calc was present and the director of my program found me this board patient. It was complete bs and yes the exam is a money scam!! They are a business and businesses are out to make money. They will fail you for the most trival thing. The ADHA and ADA members need to fight to get rid of unethical, subjective, live patient exams that mean NOTHING.
I've been a dental hygienist in a perio practice for 34 years in California the one thing that I've noticed about student who fail in scaling and root planning is the lack of learning how to sharpen their instruments, and not sharping during the patient's treatment appointment,,,WHY? My question to those who are about to take their clinical boards is why are you treating patients with dull instruments, because there is no better way to burnish and miss deposit but with a dull instrument so pick up that stone and use it. When I took my boards we were not allowed to use a cavitron it was only hand instrumentation. You need to learn your craft.
@@daafy6390
Oh d@@@@man.
After almost 4 years, I appreciate your goal of this video. I'm waiting for a response from the program. Not only did I receive encouragement, I also gained some insights from the video from the alternative choice and ethical aspect of things.
I’m in the same situation, I’m currently in the Air Force and I’m saving money for when I get out. I want to become a dental hygienist.
I detest clinical boards! I had to take them twice as well. It is so subjective and patient selection is the most important part of the exam.
+Natalie Hoffman
I agree. Clinical boards are nonsense
The best video I have ever watched on the dental hygiene insight. I really like ur alternatives because i say exam shouldn't be used to determine ur overall ability. I am in hygiene school 1st semester soon will be seeing patient. School is hard.
I just took my clinical exam and i feel like i failed it. I lost 12 points for sure, ten points due to submitting my patient 1 minute late and two points due to forgetting to fill something out. I wish we didn't have to wait so long to find out our results.
Anastacia Cruz how did you do? Did you pass in the end?
The nerb is now the adex and it was challenging. I was one of the luckies that passed all exams first try but i think the clinical exam is by far not standardized in the fact that each pt is different.
currently in undergrad and really wanting to become a dental hygienist! what do you think i should major in? great video by the way
+Louisa To become a dental hygienist you need to complete a dental hygiene program. Most are 2 year degrees, but some are 4 year year degrees.
thank you!
@@daafy6390 not mine.
Prerequisites are built into my 2 years
so during your clinical exam, is someone watching you while you're performing the procedure or do they just check the patient's mouth afterwards and evaluate you based on what they see?
They check after. No one is watching.
Just took mine. Failed. We had to pick a patient that had 12 pieces of calc in one quad, 8 posterior, 5 m and d of posterior and 3 pieces m and d of molars! Got a 73. We had to take 3 computer tests and 1 clinical. 2 ppl failed one of the computer and 5 ppl failed the clinical out of 22
Brittany Mooney That sucks Brittany. As you know, I think these clinical exams are dumb and are no reflection of your actual skills. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. You will pass eventually!
Im currently in my second semester of hygiene school and its hard
really? thinking to do in future is that really difficult?
Winverly Sol its hard but it’s doable, many of my classmates are married and have kids but just be prepared ro study all the time, well at least my program is really hard
Do you know why you failed the NERB? Tissue trauma? patient selection? Not removing all the calculus? My Clinical exam is May 2nd. So nervous.
I'm heartbroken. I just found out I failed my clinical boards exam today... I now have to search for someone else, and I'm afraid ill fail it again, and have to drive now 4 hours away..... I'm just so disappointed in myself....
Don't beat yourself up over it. I failed my first time too and had to wait a month to retake it again and drove 2 hours away to take it in another state. It was very nerve wrecking because I kept thinking I would fail again after failing the first time but I passed and you will too!! Have faith in yourself and skills!! The most stressful part now is finding another patient. Good luck!!!
Lindsay Marie I actually passed it the second time thank you !!!!❤️❤️
Lindsay Marie congrats on passing !!
KaitlynJV how hard was it to become a dental hygenist? were there any guys in your class? please shoot me some pointers, I'm thinking about trying to get into it because my job will pay for it. thanks
KaitlynJV wow I'm happy for you
Q: do you think it would be more helpful if I did the dental assisting certification and clinical externship before starting an associates degree in becoming a hygienist? perhaps for more insight on the program, and learning more hands on so maybe obtaining a degree in becoming a hygienist would be easier, if that makes sense. thanks!
I think working as a dental assistant first is very beneficial. You'll get some taste of the dental world with less investment, so if you don't like it you can bail at that point. And when you become a dental hygienist, that dental assisting background will make you a better clinician and make you more valuable employee overall.
konarocky thanks for the reply! :-) great advice! I appreciate it
what do you do as an assistant? is it a boring job? I am trying to get into dental hygiene program but if being an assistant is beneficial i can try that while i work on hygenist
@@sfort515 it's a waste of money and time and unnecessary.
If you want to do hygiene, do that.
Being a dental Assisting doesnt help you get into hygiene school other than being able to put down you work in a clinic already if they give you points for that.
Is it difficult to find a job as a Dental Hygienist? I heard that it is. I'd like to know about your experience with the job market. I'm interested in possibly going into the Dental Hygiene field. I live on the east coast as well.
North East
+Danceswithveils Lily
It's been a little difficult since 2008, but don't let that discourage you. There are opportunities out there.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Selecting a right patient is very important.
i found your channel while looking for a male hygienist. im currently going to school to be a hygienist and was wondering if its hard to be a male and finding a job as one.
Not really. You'll be fine.
Depends on where you live. Uncultured small towns will be difficult. People are not used to changes. Bigger cities will be fine. I also graduated in 2007 and live in a small town. Put out resumes everywhere and got crickets. Was lucky to get the drop on someone leaving by word of mouth and got my foot in the door.
I'm hoping you could help me... I'm also having trouble with the clinical aspect of dental hygiene.. I don't know what to do:(
I'm in my first semester and I can't seem to position my patient in a way that I will remain in a neutral position... I know the rules to patient positioning, when applied I find myself working in a not so neutral position 😒
Send me an e-mail at kona26@hotmail.com Sorry for the late response.
I have 26..i speak French... I want to be dental hygienist? It's so late... Or I can do it? I'm afraid... Sorry for my English
If you plan to study in the US then your English must be decent, but doesn't have to perfect.
I'm from Canada we speak French and English
channelbuzz salut, je suis un jeune homme qui finit son cours en hygiène dentaire. Pour te rassurer, beaucoup de gens s'inscrivent suite a une réorientation de carrière. Ce qui fait que, commencer le programme à ton âge, tu n'as pas a avoir peur ou craindre quoique ce soit.
Endymiont merci bcp pour votre reponse tu ma bcp rassurer...
How did you study for the NBDHE? Which books? Thank you very much!!
I used the study guides and flash cards that were available at the time.
How long can a dental hygiene program be if you obtain a bachelors first?
Same length
Where are you from?
Massachusetts
Thank you for this video!I just started my UA-cam channel and I made a video on tips to pass the clinical board exam 🦷❤️
I failed dental school didn't became dentist iam doing now bsc failed dentistry
is there a lot of essay writing in a Dental Hygiene program?
Not really
I guess it depends where you go. The DH program I attended had a lot of writting. We did a lot of research and every quarter we had 15pg patient competencies with research due. 😐
I guess "a lot" is relative
@@58170128 yeah in my program there have been a number of writings as well.
So much group work and projects too.
Im tired of writing with other people and them wanting it to flow.
Are dental hygienist in not much neee because most are going for the money?
Edgar Parra I don't think so. The demand for hygienists will vary across the country. But whatever the demand is don't let that stop you from entering the profession if it's something you really want to do.
Did u go to Concorde?
No. Bristol Community College
@@konarocky how is being a male in dental hygiene because the majority I see is females
@@konarocky I'm trying to go to community college how many classes do you have to take? how about after the community college do you have to go university for 2 more years
@@solisoli9489 I wrote about it here. markrdh.com/?p=1028
@@solisoli9489 It’s usually more credits than the typical associates degree. My program was 72 credits. The 2 year program will feel like a 4 year degree packed into 2 years. You don’t need anything beyond that to work clinical.
hey ! i am a dental student from india .. i am veey confused what should i opt for between dental hygienge and other post graduate certificate courses in same field ?? CAN ANYONE SUGGEST SOMETHING ??
nivedita sethi hey, so what did you end up choosing?
Yes it sucks, but you know what else sucks???? Being a dental hygienist... after 10 years, I’m finally going back for my RN.
um lol leave with that negativity
@@InnerRise what negativity?
@@laurenhills239
This is a video to inspire those of us aspiring to be Dental Hygienists.
Here you come, a whole KAREN, burping up how sucky dental hygiene is.
Keep it in the draft, Karen Hills. Keep it in the drafts, boo.
@@InnerRise OFC you’re an aspiring RDH, because a real DH knows how horrible the profession is. In about a year of working you’ll quickly realize how much of a mistake it was.
@@laurenhills239
Sorry, I dont have an OnlyFansCam
*deflects all negativity*
*twerks in dental hygiene*
Hey, I'm looking forward into getting into a Dental Hygiene program. I heard that if you get into dental hygiene, you have to know a lot of math.
➡ Is that true?⬅
No
dariel baez lol
dariel baez stupid question
No mathematics
College Algebra for prerequisite for a BS. But for my CC, the only math required to get in was Math for physical health sciences.
hey congrats, i emailed you as well.