12 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Dental Hygiene School

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  • Let's talk about things to know before starting dental hygiene school including educational requirements, school accreditation status, school loans, cost & financial aid, time management, finding your own patients, buying your own instruments & scrubs, taking board review classes, resume building before graduating, and networking! Learn more: www.teethtalkgirl.com/career/...
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  • @TeethTalk
    @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому +6

    🦷 Want to become a dental hygienist? Watch my free RDH Video Checklist: bit.ly/rdh-video-checklist

    • @bNork1992
      @bNork1992 Місяць тому

      Just wanted to say thanks for this! I bought you roadmap course a month ago, and have an hygiene school interview next month!

  • @ginaplopper-norton8839
    @ginaplopper-norton8839 3 місяці тому +46

    The dental world is small, don't burn any bridges even if you never plan to work with someone again, be as professional as possible about exiting a job or relationship with a dental person bc once you're in it long enough people all kind of know each other in some way.

  • @Avatarlatte
    @Avatarlatte 3 місяці тому +25

    I just got accepted to college for General Education with a concentration on Pre Dental Hygiene. I’m 28 already with a Bachelors but dental hygiene has been a fixation of mine and I am happy to be pursuing it. You’ve been a major inspiration Whitney!

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому +3

      !!!!! congrats! that is so awesome! wishing you the best toothy journey!
      and that is so sweet of you! rooting for you!

    • @blahblahdrdz6063
      @blahblahdrdz6063 3 місяці тому +1

      Congratulations 🥳

    • @Avatarlatte
      @Avatarlatte 3 місяці тому +1

      I appreciate that so much thank you 😁🎉

    • @blahblahdrdz6063
      @blahblahdrdz6063 3 місяці тому

      @@Avatarlatte ✨️

    • @AA-jt8xn
      @AA-jt8xn Місяць тому

      How is it going? I’m currently 26 with an associates in library tech but looking to switch careers.

  • @greyjustgrey2423
    @greyjustgrey2423 Місяць тому +13

    aaaaaand im overwhelmed and terrified i just want to make money i understand NOTHING the more i learn the more i stress out

  • @jackie4428
    @jackie4428 Місяць тому +8

    I got got accepted into my schools program for the fall of ‘24. I am sooo nervous! I’ll be done December of ‘25. So there are no summers off. It’s go go go. My first semester is 7 classes. Gahh! Wish me luck please! ❤️

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  Місяць тому

      yay congrats!!!! you got this! so excited for your toothy journey :)

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 3 місяці тому +6

    This is very helpful thank you Whitney! ✨❤️❤️✨💕💕✨❤️❤️💕🌹💕✨❤️❤️💕🌹💕✨❤️❤️💕💕🌹💕✨❤️✨💕💕💕✨❤️✨💕🌹💕✨❤️❤️✨💕🌹🌹💕✨✨💕💕🌹✨❤️💕🌹🌹💕💕🪥🦷🦷🪥🪥🪥🦷🦷🪥🪥🦷🦷🪥🦷🦷🪥🪥🦷🦷🪥🪥🦷🪥🪥🪥🦷🪥🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🪥🦷🪥🪥🪥🪥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jessci36
    @jessci36 3 місяці тому +7

    This is VERY helpful thank you!

  • @The-truth-behind-dentistry
    @The-truth-behind-dentistry 2 місяці тому +3

    This video is so helpful and so true!

  • @proimpressionsmarketing
    @proimpressionsmarketing 3 місяці тому +4

    GREAT video. Really appreciate your insights. Keep it up!

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому

      thank you for watching!

  • @bridgetleonard6702
    @bridgetleonard6702 3 місяці тому +10

    I am surprised it is difficult to find patients since dental insurance is often not included with regular health insurance so a lot of people have trouble paying for dental care.

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому +5

      yesss! totally! it's scheduling! the school appointments are LONGGGG!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 3 місяці тому +6

    PEACE LOVE TEETH ❤️🦷🪥✨🦷💕🌹❤🌹✨🦷❤️🌹💕💕🦷✨

  • @Ohkeh640
    @Ohkeh640 Місяць тому +1

    Just had a clean and a natural plus teeth whitening with hygienist
    I’m convinced they mark your teeth with metal tools leave scratches in teeth! I think he may have filled my front teeth shorter!!!!
    My best advice to others is always take before and after photos
    I’m rant self conscious now o literally think he shortened the teeth in so fucking mad!!!!!

  • @Pottszy
    @Pottszy 3 місяці тому +9

    Wow that’s wild that you have to pay for all the clinical supplies!! Are they not included with the school fees?

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому +6

      right!!! it wasn't included in my school!!!! just another surprise expense!

    • @jessicaheadstream497
      @jessicaheadstream497 2 місяці тому

      Nope

  • @blahblahdrdz6063
    @blahblahdrdz6063 3 місяці тому

    Hii mam
    Please help me
    Ive got some tartar on the inner side of my lower incisors....the dentist said maybe because of my teeth angle/shape..I even got it removed...but it grew back
    I do brush twice...should I get it removed again..or let it be...

    • @bridgetscotney8837
      @bridgetscotney8837 3 місяці тому +1

      It's important to remove calculus buid up on your teeth regularly and if it continues to form in the same place make sure you are brushing correctly with an electric toothbrush toothbrush and floss every day x

    • @blahblahdrdz6063
      @blahblahdrdz6063 3 місяці тому +1

      @@bridgetscotney8837 okayy.. thank you so muchh for the advice 😊

  • @jessicaheadstream497
    @jessicaheadstream497 2 місяці тому +2

    I wish I knew RDH don't have recerprocity the way nurses do. You have to have a license per state and regional exam like WREB SERTA, NERB to name a few. Most dental offices have no 401K, medical insurance or any real benefits with pay. If the dentist doesn't work, you may not work either. Every license has to be renewed annually or so. Out of pocket cost for CEs per state. Getting bitten, thrown up on and smelling really bad breath all day. I can pick up perio in an elevator when someone exhales. I have 3 state licenses which is $600 every 2 years plus CEs and loops. It adds up quickly!

    • @jeanbrizard1821
      @jeanbrizard1821 Місяць тому +2

      So are you saying you wouldn't recommend being a RDH or are you just saying some cons ??

  • @Efficint2001
    @Efficint2001 15 днів тому

    Can Nepalis (associate) dental hygienist give NBDHE exam ? Please reply

  • @lukeclarkson5574
    @lukeclarkson5574 3 місяці тому

    Hello there I was just wondering whether is it normal for my front tooth to move very slightly,I can feel it when I place a finger in there and tap with another tooth but can’t feel it move with my tongue or can’t see it in the mirror,Is this normal or should I be worried and contact my dentist?

    • @jessicaheadstream497
      @jessicaheadstream497 2 місяці тому +1

      If you are clenching or grinding this may be why the tooth is moving. It may also be the way your teeth come together when you bite down. You may hit a specific tooth harder then other when biting together. Their are hair like ligaments called Periodontal ligaments that attach your teeth into your jaw bone. Hitting a tooth hard when biting together, biting fingers nails, or clenching can stretch these teeth ligaments out. Bring this subject to your dentist attention. Have it checked. Stretched out Periodontal ligaments can also tighten up, so don't stress to much. It's best brought to your dental professionals attention. It could be gum disease so best to have your dentist check and evaluate.

  • @Waltaere
    @Waltaere 3 місяці тому +1

    Whitneey 😃

  • @mishunarwal4594
    @mishunarwal4594 3 місяці тому

    Can Indian dental hygienist give NBDHE exam ?

  • @cya915
    @cya915 3 місяці тому +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @dariaharruff7025
    @dariaharruff7025 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @michellelopez5492
    @michellelopez5492 3 місяці тому +2

    Taking the prerequisites right now and having second thoughts due to job security... If greedy dentist don't want to pay hygienist anymore, can't they just do the cleanings themselves instead? Having second thoughts because of job security...

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому +8

      there is a shortage in hygienists right now! sooo many offices are hiring! hope this helps!

    • @TeethTalk
      @TeethTalk  3 місяці тому +4

      and also in some states -- hygienists can own their own offices!

    • @heather5926
      @heather5926 2 місяці тому +1

      Become an SLP unless you want to break your neck and be used as a cash cow for a dentist. 15-years in and total regret. All RDHs I know regret being one. FYI

    • @michellelopez5492
      @michellelopez5492 2 місяці тому

      @@heather5926 speech language therapist? Why do you choose that as an alternative? And yeah I'm actually actively looking for other careers to pursue but I hate nursing

    • @jessicaheadstream497
      @jessicaheadstream497 2 місяці тому

      One good thing about being a RDH, you can e work 1 day a month or full time. People really make or break this profession when it comes to burn out. During the "great recession " i was still able to work as a RDH while my husband was unemployed for almost 2 years. The average RDH career is 7 years before physical and emotional burn out happen.