DENTAL HYGIENIST Q&A w/ My Mom! // LauraSmiles
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- My mom's been a dental hygienist for 29 YEARS and I finally got her to do this Q&A with me! MANY of you are interested in dental hygiene so we answered YOUR most commonly asked questions! She also has good advice for future dentists, so be sure to watch the entire video!
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Questions answered (SO MANY!!!):
Were you born in the US?
Why did you want to be a dental hygienist?
What was your major in college?
How many years does it take to become a dental hygienist?
What school did you attend?
When did you graduate?
How much was your tuition?
Do you have an opinion on which DH degree to get? AS or BS?
What are some helpful tips to be successful in dental hygiene school?
Do you recommend becoming a dental assistant before dental hygiene school?
How did you overcome the fear of failing?
What do you think about the controversy over dental hygiene boards? (in regards to live patients)
If you could do it again, would you still be a hygienist?
How hard was it to find a job right out of hygiene school?
What does your job entail?
Do dental hygienists give local anesthetic?
Do you do fillings? Why or why not?
What’s your daily routine as a hygienist?
Do you work full-time at 1 office?
Do you ever get grossed out cleaning teeth?
Have you ever worked with a doctor that was belittling?
What loupes do you have?
Where’d you get those cool safety glasses?
Will there one day be a mother daughter office duo?
Have you had any patients fall asleep in the chair?
Did you always think that Laura wanted to go to dental school?
What’s your least favorite habit of dentists?
What are some things you want future dentists to know?
Do you like your job?
What’s your favorite part about your job?
What’s the hardest part of your job?
How’s the pay?
How do you stop tartar buildup?
Floss before or after brushing?
What’s your favorite instrument?
Is mouthwash necessary?
What toothbrush do you use?
Over the years of being a dental hygienist, did you stop studying or continue studying?
Why hygienist over dentist?
Do you wish you became a dentist instead?
What’s the best advice you can give?
LauraSmiles Hello I am Shabazz Sallier pop artist from Seattle also a college student and I just stopped by to say I love your videos they are really helpful so keep up the good work and trust me when I say this it's better than watching Cabel TV I just learn so much =)
@@ShabazzSallierMusic Hi! Thank you so much for watching!
As a hygiene student, this video was fun and informative. Your mom is amazing. Thanks for the video.
@@miriamamaning2754 Thank you!
Hi Laura I loved your video! Do you mind if I use some of your questions for one of my UA-cam videos ?❤️
Your mom is so right! Finding the right office is the hardest part. I’m 5 years in and already burnt out 😂. I was in a very toxic work environment and thought I hated my career choice until I left that office and found a better job in dentistry. That’s when I realized that it was not my career that I hated, but it was my environment. it’s true what they say one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch!
Wow! Glad you found the right work environment! It must make such a difference!
I'm glad you commented this because I was just reading a bunch of horror stories of being a RDH and I almost thought I was making the wrong career choice ahh
your moms said something so true, “finding the right office.” that part! she’s the cutest 😚
Very true
Love her! She slips in casually “I sUrVied the KhMer RoUGE” We need to give her more credit for that because it’s.... a fking genocide that she got out of and a huge part of her life experience. It makes sense why she mentions it so often and I wish more of our fellow first generation ask our parents about their past before it’s too late because it’s first hand experience and not edited shit in the textbooks. My father was a refuge from the VN war so I connect to this deeply, and I would love to gear more about your momma’s experience!
Thanks so much Yvonne! My mom loves your comment and appreciates you for it! It's truly amazing what our parents went through...would love to share more about her experience now that I know there's interest! :)
Just got accepted in my dental hygiene program! 1st try! Loved this video, it renewed my excitement!
CONGRATS!!! That's so exciting! You have to celebrate when lockdown is over! :)
She is so cute! Waiting to graduate from hygiene school sometime after this quarantine 😭🙃
Jennifer C wooo congrats!! hopefully your graduation isn’t cancelled 😭
I’m in the same boat!
Pandemic and post pandemic...BAD time to be a hygienist!
Oddwolf 799 I know right?! Only truly accurate comment was the 3rd one from bottom by Karen Styan! Sorry. Just keeping it real! Plus dunno why NO one commented re post pandemic covid aerosol concerns?! Dentist and dental students will have to change the way they operate for their safety and the publics’. God help us!
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Hi, I am planning to apply for dental hygiene in February but the previous comments about dental hygiene during pandemic got me worried. How are the dental hygiene field and dental coping with Covid19? Is it safe to work? Should I even consider getting in the dental hygiene program at this point?
I am a dental hygiene student and hearing her words about her experience makes me even more excited for my career!! She is so cute!
Yay! Thanks for watching!
Hello
Can we complete our program as a rdh in 2yrs like, what if we regularly take classes?
i love that your mom doesn't have the "i did it so you should do it too" mentality for the controversy on the live patient clinical boards.
Yeah that's not her mindset! lol
Laura, your mom is the reason why I decided to go back to school for RDH ! (After completing a Bachelors in HR and not finding a job in the field ) I watched one of our videos where you mentioned your mom being a hygienist had no influence in your dental school journey and a light bulb just went off. That was in august of 2018 and after completing all my pre reqs I got accepted this March! So thank you Laura’s mom 😊😊
WOW that's amazing! Love this so much! My mom's touched by your story and she's rooting for ya!
It's really nice to know that after doing HR u hv done DH,i m also an RdH from India,nice to know abt u
You have a very similar story to me! I also completed my HR degree and worked in it for 4 years, I hated the profession. Now I want to be an RDH and do something more technical and helping people! I think it will be more fulfilling! Good for you !
Walmarie Garcia Hey, I just read your post and I am kind of in a similar situation as you: I am planning to apply for a bachelors in hr but I am much more inclined towards dental hygiene. I guess it is pretty much clear what career I should choose :). If you don’t mind, what country do you live in, knowing that finding a job in hr is hard if I happen to consider it?
Simlpy Me I live in Orlando FL. In my area a brand new hygienist gets paid more than most mid level HR positions, so it was a blessing in disguise😊
I love that she said she survived genocide and so hygiene school wasn't scary. :D
Haha yes!!
I love your mom's attitude! I also am a long time dental hygienist, 40 years now, and still loving it. I appreciate all the great advice she gives to both hygienists-to-be as well as the general public. Keep up your hard work! I agree it is so rewarding!
That's amazing!!! You must love your job!
@@LauraSmiles Yes, I love my job, the people I work with, and most of all my patients! I have been in the perio office I work in for 35 of my 40 years and many of my patients for almost as long. It has been so gratifying to treat a patient who has come in a state of disease and to be a part of getting them healthy. Teaching is such a big part of what I do and as I always tell them when they state they have learned so much, I don't want to just help them get healthy, I want to give them the knowledge and tools to keep themselves healthy! They know I truly care about them and I believe that is one reason I have so many dedicated to me and to their oral health. We are still on "lock down" but are anticipating getting back in the next couple of weeks here in our area, and the front desk person called me yesterday to say I have "like 200 patients desperate to get in to see Rhonda"!! SO rewarding and exciting to me after all these years!!
Yaaaass. Easy to I find a job, hard to find the right office! Spot on!
Haha yup!
Hi Laura, my family also survived the genocide of Khmer Rouge. I was about 7 years old when we immigrated to United States (Houston,Tx) in 1982. So I can relate what your mom went through(little bit). I admired that you and your mother chose the health profession as a career, we as a Cambodian community need more of that. I’m a pharmacist myself, and my son who is a freshman in college wants to be a dentist in the future. We find your videos very extremely helpful, keep doing what you doing.Thanks for your time and videos.
Hi Pou, thank you so much. I appreciate your support. Thank you for being a Khmer health professional - we need more! I'm sure your son will be a great dentist and I wish him the best on his journey to dental school. Happy Khmer New Year to you and your family!
I'm so glad this video came up! I've finished all my pre-requisites and have applied for my dental hygiene program!
Just waiting for an acceptance letter but everything is delayed now... :( But that's okay! Your mom gave me hope, and made dental hygiene something that I am really looking forward to
I hope you get in this cycle!! :)
@@LauraSmiles Thanks Laura! I JUST got an acceptance letter in a cohort of 24 students for this upcoming Fall semester! Its so competitive and I was able to get in! Such a coincidence that this happened right after I watched this video wow
OMG! i love your mom. I loved it when she said she is a "survivor" and she survived a genocide she can do anything she sets her mind on. I think I just binged watch your video tonight hahaha
Omg, she’s cute. You’re blessed for having her 🥰🥰
Thank you! She appreciates the love!
Aww I loved this video! I’m in dental hygiene school right now and I love it! If anyone else is interested in hygiene I make vlogs about school 😊
Thanks for watching! Keep up your vlogs! They're great :)
I lv this profession
Oh my goodness you two are adorable!
THANK YOU!
Your mom is so cute. 😊 I'm a first year dental hygiene student.
Thank you! She appreciates the compliment (she keeps checking the comments section, LOL). Good luck on your studies! It's a great career
I m posted as an RDH
I am 30 years now in hygiene....love it!! Your daughter has a beautiful smile,good job mom!! ;)
Wow that's amazing! Mom says hi and thank you!
Two inspirations in one video. Very proud.
Thank you for your kind words! :)
Your mom is a literal gem!!
Haha she appreciates the love!
you're a very generous dental hygienist mam, thank you so much for sharing your experience... May God bless you more of good experiences in life.
You and your mom are such a role model for aspiring dental students! Happy spring to you both!
Thank you so much for your support! :)
Your mom is so cute! ❤ so amazing that she's been practicing for 29 years! I've been practicing as a hygienist for 1 yr :)
She says thanks! Wooo glad to have you in the profession :)
What a unique personality. Such a wise woman.
Aww, watching this makes me wish I went to school for hygiene! I'm an orthodontic assistant & I love it, but man, scaling teeth is so satisfying 😅 Btw, Happy New Year to you & your family! 😊
It's never too late, haha! Ortho assistants are great too! Happy Khmer New Year!
Hello! Also first gen-Cambodian! My mother and grandmother came to San José, CA as refugees from the Khmer Rouge! My family is from Battambang! I’m currently an RDA finishing my pre-reqs for hygiene school! Love your videos!
omg i’m so excited i just got into nyu de dental hygiene!!!!
CONGRATS!!
Your mom is truly an inspiration. I will be applying to dental hygiene school soon and this was informational!
BTW: Your mom had a lot of great things to say❤️❤️ I also took a back up patient! Agree with your mom in that it is pretty easy to find a job and I also subbed at offices to see if I shared the same philosophy. In CA RDH can administer LA. I work 2 short days and I love it!! I've only worked for amazing doctors as well🙏🏻 This was such a great video! Thanks for sharing❤️
Thanks for sharing! You're lucky that you haven't had any negative experiences yet - I hope it stays like that!
@@LauraSmiles Me too! I already decided when my doctor retires I will too🙏🏻
Wow so much good answers! I’m going for DH and I’m still looking for answers if I should go for DH and your mom really helps me to reconsider my decisions! Thank you so much and please have more videos like this for students who is going for DH. 😃 ...your mom is so cute!
That's so great to hear!! Thanks for watching! She loves being a dental hygienist and sharing her experiences so I will feature her more in upcoming videos! :)
I’m hoping to become a dental hygienist when I finish school! This video really helped me out ❤️❤️ thank you!
That's great!! So glad you found this video helpful! :)
Your mom is so sweet and positive! I did a Dental mission trip to Cambodia 2 summers ago and they truly have the kindest people I've ever met. You both radiate that quality. Wish you all the best! 🦷😷
WOW LOVE THAT!
Both of you are soooo sweet and encouraging! This has inspired me even more to pursue DH! Thank you!!
I'm an RDH too and this made me soooo happy. I can't wait to say I've been a Hygienist for 30yrs 🥺😍 I'm missing it so much right now and YESSS Hi Friedy posterior scaler is my favoriteeeeee instrument ever 🧡
THANKS SO MUCH!!! Sounds like you truly love what you do!
Omg I’m Khmer too and I am working to be a dental hygienist as well! What a coincidence! 🇰🇭🇰🇭
You are?! SO COOL! More Khmer people in dentistry LOVE IT
LauraSmiles YES!! Love it as well!
OMG! I remember your Mom in hygiene school!! I graduated in 1990! Oh sweet!
So personal 😭 love it
Thanks Jack!
Wow! That was very informative.
I love your mom, can we share lol? I am in my second semester of my freshman year i want to become a dentist and get to your level some day! Although I want to be a dentist she has been an inspiration to me because of her story.
Hahaha! Thank you!!
*mom answers question*
*laura repeats answer 90% similar to original*
LOL you ain't wrong - just summed up what she said
I'm so glad your mom supports the end of dental hygiene boards on live patients!
Not sure if they will end anytime soon though D:
Love her! Very wise & genuine!
Your mom is literally the sweetest!
Omg she loves that comment - thank you!
Love her attitude and your relationship ❤️
You're both so cute. I'm working as CRDH for 2 years now. And I love my jobs, too. You're mom is absolutely right. I started my first jobs as temp. I tempted for almost a year until I found a suitable office for me.
It was a pleasure to listen and learn from your mom. Thanks for this video, Laura and Laura's mom! :)
Very inspirational watching mother daughter duo!
Thank you!!
omg the edits are hilarious😆
Haha thanks my mom thinks so too :P
Thank you so much for this video ! Your mom is very cute and funny ! As I am a first year dental student ( in a other country ) I find you inspiring !
Thank you so much!
omg yes! Live patient exam is the biggest struggle!
I love you both 💕 I’m so excited to attend the dental hygiene program, even working on those oral hygienic procedures.
I'm excited for you!!!
I love you both! You guys are so helpful and such an inspiration. Tell your mom I said hi!
Thank you for watching! She loves the comments! She says hi! haha!
Mom is sooo cute! You are beautiful just like her!!!
Loveeee her!!! Such a strong and amazing person!!
your mom was very helpful!! Thank you so much 💕💕💕
Love this. I did become a CDA, but I want to go further into DH. But I’m scared of failure, so its so uplifting you asked that question bc I thought I was the only one to feel that way.
YOU CAN DO IT!!! :)
Very informative I had no idea your mum as a hygienist , I loved her answer to why a hygienist very authentic :)
Thank you - she appreciates that! She could talk all day about why she loves her job as a dental hygienist LOL
Aw your mom is so cool! She speaks really good English btw!
Love what she said at 3:10 and at 9:15
Haha thanks!
Please thank your mom for taking the time to make this video! It was super informative and helpful. You can tell she is so genuine. Love people like her in the healthcare field! :)
She was hesitant to make this video so she really appreciates your compliments! Thanks so much for supporting! :)
i love your mom!!!
Yay! I'm a RDH 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I've been practicing for 21 years 🥰
That's amazing!!!
Hi! I’m curious to know if all the negative things I’ve heard about dental hygiene are true. I’ve always heard not to purse a career in dental hygiene because they’re so easy to replace because there’s always new students willing to take your place for less pay. I’m currently debating on applying to the 2021 program because I have all my pre reqs and I’m very interested in the field! I’d really appreciate your point of view. Thank you in advance! 🙏🏽✨
@@giselletejeda165 Hi there! I've always felt that I have job security. Hygienist are always in high demand. As far as new grads taking less money I remember my very last semester the instructors would make sure to give us the going rate so we wouldn't take less. When I graduated I made sure I was getting paid the same as the RDH in my area. Yes, yes ,yes apply!
Wow you have been practicing for 21 years!! That's amazing. Right now I am thinking of pursuing the dental hygiene program and working full time when I graduate. But I keep hearing that being a dental hygienist will break down your body :( I'm so scared that my health will get ruined and that I will not be able to work for many many years. Is this true? Or does it depend on how you manage yourself? Also, do you suffer from any body problems because of your job??
@@huisukim2286 I think you should go for it! I also have two sisters that are RDH's. I only worked full time for 5 years and then went to 2 short days, so it's been great for me. My sister worked full time for over 30 years and then started cutting back. She works 3 days a week. My other sister worked full time for 10 years and now only works 3 days. In dental hygiene 4 days a week is full time. The money is good, so it's not a profession where you have to work so full time to make a good living. I do have lower back pain but thats due to previous car accidents lol I do think its how you manage yourself. Work in private practice where you see one patient per hour rather than a clinic where you might see a patient every 30 min. That makes a big difference.I hope that helps☺️
Wooow so I’m kinda stuck in life right now and I had 4 options I was looking into for my career and dental hygienist was one of them I think this is a sign thank you for this !!!!! And your mom is soooo adorable ☺️☺️ loved this video very helpful for my life choices
OMG THANK YOU!!! I LOVE TO HEAR THAT!!!
Fellow DDS student! Love your channel and content! 💕
Hi!! Thank you so much!
This was the cutest video I’ve watched all week. You should put her in more videos ☺️❤️
Haha! She appreciates the compliment! Thank you! She'll probably make more cameos
Oohhh!!! It's just pop up so i watched it haha. U both looks cute and sweet. U two have both nice, clean and white teeth which i love to watch also haha. good luck to both of u. Laura is so gorgeous crush.hihihi.
I love her advice! It's so helpful thanks mom!🙏🏽😘
Your mom is so lovely and both have a great smile. Waiting to hear from my school for the DH program. Great Q&A thank you!!🦷💕
Rooting for you!!!!
Your mom is so cute !! I really enjoyed this video.
Thank you for watching! :)
Love your mom! She’s so cute.
Love the video!! Your mom is awesome!
Loved that this video popped up in my suggestions! My parents also escaped the Khmer Rouge and I finished hygiene school last year. It's very cool to hear about your mom's experiences and I look forward to following you on your dentistry journey as well!
Noway - congrats!! It's so nice to see more Khmer people in dentistry!
This was such a fun and informative video to watch! Your mom is so kind and genuine. Great job Laura!! 😊
Thanks Hilary! Haha she appreciates the compliments. Hope you're doing well - miss you!
YEAYYY! your mom so cute!! you guys look a like tho :) keep it up Laura! Hope that you can share some dental studies subjects! :)
Thank you!!
45 years as a dental hygienist and let me tell you ....it can take a serious toll on your body.. my advice to all students out there.. take breaks...don’t work full time and use the cavitron all you can. Limit hand scaling, it’s archaic...LOL! Finding the right office is crucial esp the boss DDS ...there are some real jerks out there focused only on production and feeling victimized by having to pay the hygienist high wages...assistants get benefits and hours while hygienists get cut when patients cancel etc... if I had a choice looking back I’m not so sure I would choose it again... hindsight is 20/20. All in all though I love working with my hands but not OVERWORKING my hands.. the best thing I like about hygiene is the self esteem I feel when I’m working ...serving people and contributing to their oral health is pretty rewarding too! Good luck on your journey....it’s not all a bowl of cherries by any means...🤨🤣
Thank you for sharing the advice!
Best true advice yet! I hv a BS in DH & been practicing since 1997!
Watching this video really helped me, this year I applied to the dental hygiene program & unfortunately they canceled it this year due to covid but I'm keeping my hopes up for next year!! :)
I'm glad this video helped! Aw man...hopefully next year!!! :)
I think being an assistant first is a good idea. It tells you if you enjoy dentistry in general. Some people aren't cut out for it.
Great advice! It's very different thinking you want to be in the field and then seeing it and doing it everyday!
Loved this, so cute! I'm a RDH of 30 yrs, spot on info!
This is such a great video!
Thank you!
Great inspirational dental video!
Thank you!
I am currently in school for dental hygiene and am projected to graduate in 2021 with a BS! The scariest thing for me right now is learning to administer anesthesia. Aahhh!!!
I remember being scared to give local! But it gets better with time! :)
You’re mom is so sweet and so cute and great video as always 🤗
She appreciates your compliments! Thanks so much for watching!! :)
I love the energy that is coming off of this video! So encouraging and bright. I just subscribed. Looking forward for more videos with you two together
Thank you so much!
It lifted a weight off my chest to hear it’s not necessary to be a dental assistant before a dental hygienist because I’m taking my pre requisites for DH now and I noticed most people who are accepted into my colleges DH program were already DA before hand! So you can imagine how intimidated I was feeling 😅 anyways awesome video you ladies are too cute! 💗 have a great day 😊
Thank you!! Glad you found it helpful!
I was literally feeling the same
I love your mom! She's so cute!
Your mom’s info is extremely helpful! My dream career is dental hygienist 😃 maybe afterward, attending dentistry is my planning path! Could you share some tips about moving up to dentist from dental hygienist? It’s my pleasure ❤️
OMG I'm Khmer too! I watched your videos to help me get through my dental assisting program & it helped me a ton! I hope you and your family are doing well~
OMG HI!!!! YEEEEE THANK YOU!! YOU TOO!! Hope you're killing the program! :)
@@LauraSmiles I loved it! Such a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to being a hygienist soon! ^^
Such beautiful smiles I cant help but smile too ^__^
If u want clean teeths heres how to do it
1. buy many apples
2.cut where red is from a side u pick
3.brush ur teeth with the inside
4.after some days of doing this, your teeth should be clean
Am i right?
Montana Jack is also my favorite instrument! I also graduated in 1991 here in Ontario, Canada.
Wow that's great! My mom says hello! :)
Ur mom is the cutest😍 love u Laura
Thank you for watching! She loves the comments!
Hope one day you will come to visit Cambodia and share your experiences in dental school in USA
Loved this! So helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Just found your channel🥰 I really want to become a hygienist! Can you do a video with your mom on the pros and cons on dental hygiene?
Also you guys are sooo pretty😘
Great idea!! I'll add it to the list!
Thank you for the video it’s been so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Shout out to Yakima! I go to Eastern Washington University! So cool to see other Washingtonians on here!
Hi you look two cute. I missed my late mom. Im a dental hygienist here in Kuwait for 13 years im from Philippines. I love my work coz i make my patients very satisfied and with a big smile when they go out in our dental clinic.
Wow!! You do amazing work!
I just need science and I’ll be able to enter the program 😄😄😄 I love this !!
nice!!! keep it up!
Your mum’s so cute! Im 17 and doing a Bachelors degree in Oral Health (therapy and hygiene) ✨🧡
She appreciates the compliment!! Wow young with goals - love it!
Love this! She is awesome!
I just finished my first year as an RDH. I have learned a lot, but I feel like I still feel like I need to improve. How long did it take you to be confident in your skills? :)
CONGRATS! 1 YEAR DOWN! My mom says it took her at least 2 years out of school to be confident in her skills! Everyone's different but it gets better with practice!!