I needed this.. I’m a junior in my program and it only gets more advanced so hearing that you struggled as well and seeing where you are today is just the motivation I needed! I truly appreciate you.. there’s light at the end of the tunnel☀️
I’m 29 and really considering choosing this career path because it’s the only profession I see myself doing as a dream job. Your voice and personality is so welcoming! ❤
Thank you for making this! I’m a first year hygiene student and it’s so easy to feel alone and lesser than. It’s comforting to hear everyone struggles!
I needed to hear this. Dental hygiene is my dream career. I recently worked as a dental assistant and had a negative experience in office and started to doubt myself.
Thank you so much for making this video! I am just completing my first semester, and boy is it tough. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The stress is unbearable, everyday I want to quit....but I won't bc it is what I want to do. I feel so inadequate even though I make good grades most of the time. This is a completely new field for me, I have no background in dentistry. I am so exhausted, I can hardly think most of the time. I feel like a zombie. I am currently taking this program at a private school, TCDH.
I'm an RDH for over 30 years, with 10 years as adjunct clinical faculty. I would like to add one thing that might help put things in perspective for the students. At the end of your formal education you are going to have a degree. They will hand you a diploma that says so. However, that degree is not worth the paper it is printed on if you can't pass your national or clinical boards. The reason is simple: The board examiners don't care. They don't care how hard you worked in school. They don't care about the endless hours of study. They don't care about how many nights you gave up being with friends and family. They don't care about what you sacrificed to be there. All they care about is what you can show them you can do right now, right here. Your faculty, on the other hand, do care. We care so much that we are going to push you to be as prepared and excellent as you can be. We take it very personal when a student fails their national or clinical boards. It means we failed you. It means we didn't drive you hard enough. Please keep this in mind. We know how hard it is. We also know you are capable of success in your goal to be a dental hygienist. Otherwise, you would not have been selected while others were rejected. Trust us and know we are working to help you attain your goals.
I am starting my dental hygiene journey in 27 days ahh! I am very excited and nervous at the same time, so thank you for the encouragement! I just stumbled upon your channel and I didn't realize that u live in Ontario too! What a coincidence!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am going to into the Dental Hygiene program after I am out of the military and I wanted to know some more information about this program! Thank you again!
As a dental assistant, I've been weighing the pros and cons of possibly going into dental hygiene in the future; out of curiosity, did you find that being an assistant beforehand helped give you a bit of a leg up on becoming a hygienist, or did you find that benefit to be relatively minimal?
Thank you for this video definitely gave me more of a push! I am from Toronto Ontario as well thank goodness ak seen your video. I moved to the US now. Thank you for the really great advise❤
I was waitlist for Jan at the sister school VCDH, so excited but so terrified of the stress and hard work for 18 months. Have to search for the best study tips so I can prepare
@@Francineep yes the program gets really busy . a lot of my friends get in there next semester (May). how's it going for you? Is it hard, I'm also working on the prerequisites now to get in there most probably semester after this .
@@santkaur9340 I am only in the first semester and it's been 5 weeks and I am so tired. But if you have a good study routine or habits really try to stay on top of that and review and assignments. Pre-clinical is also a long class and it can be draining by the afternoon. most importantly try not to stress about everything.. I can't wait to see them all in May/June
I just graduated dental assisting school and the plan is to go hygiene right away but reading the comments has really stressed me out. I do know all the terminology but still it sounds like it's no where close to assisting school I think I should stick to assisting
Honestly I’m not sure if dental hygiene is the right choice for me but I just find it very interesting. I’m not the best at science and not the smartest so I’m scared I’ll lose my financial aid and end up with no job etc I need to start thinking realistically but I need advice if I should study and become a dental hygienist (I’m currently a junior in high school)
I would recommend you try to become a Dental assistant first. It’s a trade and some of the programs are short enough to where it’s only 16 weeks and it’s not super expensive (typically $1000-$4000). That will give you at least the experience and it will help you decide if you want to go forward and pursue becoming a dental hygienist.
Thanks for the video, what school in Canada has the 18 months program?. I’m in Ottawa and there are two schools Algonquin college( 3 years) and there is a private one CNIH but it cost around 60k.
Everything you said I totally agree with.It was a hard hard slog and I skipped so many classes because I hated it so much. Would you do a vid on your fav hand instruments??❤
I've been watching your videos lately and they have been very helpful! Lately I've been thinking about going into dental hygiene. Before going into the program is there anything you recommend me learning or doing? Right now Im sticking with my boss until he retires soon and after that I'm planning to pursue this!
That’s great! It depends on what dental hygiene program you want to attend. For example, I went to a private school, and I did have to take an entrance exam for English, sciences, things like that. I find that hard to prepare for you just had to know it. But you could review those things online, but I just went in and did the best I could and ended up passing :-)
Hi Dentalle, great vid🩷 This sounds silly, but i have a question: How would I know if I'd want to pursue dental hygiene? Im looking into therapy schools but would like to work with my hands. Thank you!
I'm not who you were asking, but I'm a high school student also thinking about pursuing a career in dental hygiene. For me, teeth have always interested me. I never hated going to the dentist, and I was curious what was happening in my mouth during the appointment. Also, it seems like a well-paying and balanced work-life type career, which is my main goal. The main reason however, is that a dental assistant and teacher visited my school to talk about careers in dentistry and it just seemed pretty cool to me. That's just my take though, hope you work it out and find something you love :)
My question is why so torturoes. Studies and learning environment are never meant to be so torture. Why why?? This is not Phd or doctor or dental surgery. Plz answer me. Teachers dont even speak in polite language with us. I mean 🤥. Never had such a bad experience.
I'm thinking about doing dental hygiene as a male I hope it's easy getting in I know the school by me offers some grants since there isn't a lot of males in the field but I grew up around my uncle who does dentistry just dont want to do dental school right now
If I have a drug possession felony conviction from 2015 is it a waste of time to pursue a dental hygienist program? Will employers stay away from me even if I get the education?
hi! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was reading through the comments and I saw that you went to Toronto College of Dental Hygiene. I am choosing between 3 colleges including that one because I am also from Toronto, but I saw many bad reviews about every college that I searched. I guess my questions would be, is it hard to get into the program even if you meet all the pre-requisites? and how would you say was the experience in your college? and how hard was it to find a job after graduating? sorry for all these questions!!
Quick question! Did your dental assistant credits count for your dental hygienist degree or No? I’m pursuing dental assistant for 2023 through my local community college but I’m not 100% sure if those credits are counted or not towards de tal hygiene
No, not for mine because I went to a private college. If I decided to go to the same college, where I took my dental assisting program and might have counted, but things seem to change per year.
Hey! I’m in dental assistant school right now and going to graduate soon! I’m planning on going into dental hygiene because it is also my dream. Is there a way I could message you privately? :) I have so many questions
I’m in Ontario and looking at some 18 month RDH programs. Did you do the 18 month program? Which school did you attend? And would you recommend it? Thanks so much in advance!
@@dentalelle amazing that’s the program I’m most interested in!! Would you recommend it in hindsight? The google reviews were off putting but the facility looks good.
This might be late but I’ve never ever ever been educated on colleges or schools to go to for this specific career can I go to a community college and become a dental hygienist ?
hi sis I have been a dental assistant for 9 years but am planning to take a dental hygiene class. my question is for you what is the requirement to be a hygienist?
You need to go to a community college and take you general ed courses and the prerequisites which are Anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry, chemistry, nutrition, English, math, history (depends on the school) health class etc….
I feel that a lot of students became dentist assistance first than dental hygienist. why is that? is it because its easier to get into dental hygienist college courses than going straight for it? I do wonder.
I think it could be because they want to test out the dental field first, becoming a dental assistant is a lot less money than going to school for a dental hygienist. But! Still a lot of money :)
Hi, thank you very much for your video))Could you please tell if it is enough to do Assosiate degre or Bachelor is requered in order to foud job after?
This was so inspiring! Just got another 0 on clinic and I’m feeling overwhelmed by the instructors trying to take me down :/ thank you!
I needed this.. I’m a junior in my program and it only gets more advanced so hearing that you struggled as well and seeing where you are today is just the motivation I needed! I truly appreciate you.. there’s light at the end of the tunnel☀️
I’m 29 and really considering choosing this career path because it’s the only profession I see myself doing as a dream job. Your voice and personality is so welcoming! ❤
Thank you for making this! I’m a first year hygiene student and it’s so easy to feel alone and lesser than. It’s comforting to hear everyone struggles!
I’m so glad and I hope it helps! Hang in there!
I needed to hear this. Dental hygiene is my dream career. I recently worked as a dental assistant and had a negative experience in office and started to doubt myself.
Thank you so much for making this video! I am just completing my first semester, and boy is it tough. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The stress is unbearable, everyday I want to quit....but I won't bc it is what I want to do. I feel so inadequate even though I make good grades most of the time. This is a completely new field for me, I have no background in dentistry.
I am so exhausted, I can hardly think most of the time. I feel like a zombie. I am currently taking this program at a private school, TCDH.
That’s the school I went to :). Keep it up!!!!! You got this!!
I'm an RDH for over 30 years, with 10 years as adjunct clinical faculty. I would like to add one thing that might help put things in perspective for the students.
At the end of your formal education you are going to have a degree. They will hand you a diploma that says so. However, that degree is not worth the paper it is printed on if you can't pass your national or clinical boards.
The reason is simple: The board examiners don't care. They don't care how hard you worked in school. They don't care about the endless hours of study. They don't care about how many nights you gave up being with friends and family. They don't care about what you sacrificed to be there. All they care about is what you can show them you can do right now, right here.
Your faculty, on the other hand, do care. We care so much that we are going to push you to be as prepared and excellent as you can be. We take it very personal when a student fails their national or clinical boards. It means we failed you. It means we didn't drive you hard enough.
Please keep this in mind. We know how hard it is. We also know you are capable of success in your goal to be a dental hygienist. Otherwise, you would not have been selected while others were rejected. Trust us and know we are working to help you attain your goals.
This is a great comment. Thank you! ❤️
I am starting my dental hygiene journey in 27 days ahh! I am very excited and nervous at the same time, so thank you for the encouragement! I just stumbled upon your channel and I didn't realize that u live in Ontario too! What a coincidence!
That is so exciting!! So soon!! Hope you like the channel :)
Hi, how has your journey been so far?
so how was it
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am going to into the Dental Hygiene program after I am out of the military and I wanted to know some more information about this program! Thank you again!
As a dental assistant, I've been weighing the pros and cons of possibly going into dental hygiene in the future; out of curiosity, did you find that being an assistant beforehand helped give you a bit of a leg up on becoming a hygienist, or did you find that benefit to be relatively minimal?
Yes! It helped me! Although not mandatory, I’m glad I became an assistant first :)
Thank you for this video in start next month I’m anxious, but praying for the best
Me being jealous of people who work: 👁👄👁
I needed this! I'm tired.
Very inspiring & educational thanks!!!
Thank you for this video definitely gave me more of a push! I am from Toronto Ontario as well thank goodness ak seen your video. I moved to the US now. Thank you for the really great advise❤
I was waitlist for Jan at the sister school VCDH, so excited but so terrified of the stress and hard work for 18 months. Have to search for the best study tips so I can prepare
You got this!
Was it hard to apply in VCDH?
@@zhaira04 Not really, I think its becoming more popular so you may get waitlisted for 1 term (6 months)
@@Francineep yes the program gets really busy . a lot of my friends get in there next semester (May). how's it going for you? Is it hard, I'm also working on the prerequisites now to get in there most probably semester after this .
@@santkaur9340 I am only in the first semester and it's been 5 weeks and I am so tired. But if you have a good study routine or habits really try to stay on top of that and review and assignments. Pre-clinical is also a long class and it can be draining by the afternoon. most importantly try not to stress about everything.. I can't wait to see them all in May/June
Thank you!!Have you thought about teaching the Dental Hygiene Refresher course? There’s only 1 instructor in Ontario.
I didnt know about the Dental Hygiene Refresher course? Where is the info on this? Thank you!
I just graduated dental assisting school and the plan is to go hygiene right away but reading the comments has really stressed me out. I do know all the terminology but still it sounds like it's no where close to assisting school I think I should stick to assisting
What about a single mom of 2? Is it possible for someone like me?
Anything is possible ❤
Honestly I’m not sure if dental hygiene is the right choice for me but I just find it very interesting. I’m not the best at science and not the smartest so I’m scared I’ll lose my financial aid and end up with no job etc I need to start thinking realistically but I need advice if I should study and become a dental hygienist (I’m currently a junior in high school)
I would recommend you try to become a Dental assistant first. It’s a trade and some of the programs are short enough to where it’s only 16 weeks and it’s not super expensive (typically $1000-$4000). That will give you at least the experience and it will help you decide if you want to go forward and pursue becoming a dental hygienist.
@@LeaGray04 thank you! This helped a lot 😁
Hello Andrea 😁
Catched your new video NOW ! 👍
Yay Sonia!
hi ! thank you for the information . its wonderful ,but why did you have to do the program twice?
Thanks for the video, what school in Canada has the 18 months program?. I’m in Ottawa and there are two schools Algonquin college( 3 years) and there is a private one CNIH but it cost around 60k.
Everything you said I totally agree with.It was a hard hard slog and I skipped so many classes because I hated it so much. Would you do a vid on your fav hand instruments??❤
Great idea! Yes I will!
@@dentalelle oh you're the best! I look forward to it❤
I've been watching your videos lately and they have been very helpful! Lately I've been thinking about going into dental hygiene. Before going into the program is there anything you recommend me learning or doing? Right now Im sticking with my boss until he retires soon and after that I'm planning to pursue this!
That’s great! It depends on what dental hygiene program you want to attend. For example, I went to a private school, and I did have to take an entrance exam for English, sciences, things like that. I find that hard to prepare for you just had to know it. But you could review those things online, but I just went in and did the best I could and ended up passing :-)
The dog 😂 jumped higher than my dreams. So cute ❤
Hi Dentalle, great vid🩷
This sounds silly, but i have a question:
How would I know if I'd want to pursue dental hygiene?
Im looking into therapy schools but would like to work with my hands.
Thank you!
I'm not who you were asking, but I'm a high school student also thinking about pursuing a career in dental hygiene. For me, teeth have always interested me. I never hated going to the dentist, and I was curious what was happening in my mouth during the appointment. Also, it seems like a well-paying and balanced work-life type career, which is my main goal. The main reason however, is that a dental assistant and teacher visited my school to talk about careers in dentistry and it just seemed pretty cool to me. That's just my take though, hope you work it out and find something you love :)
Thank you so much!
Is it normal for a guy to pursue dental hygiene💀?
It is!
There are 3 guys in our program!
Yeah it’s not as common as women but you’re welcome always ofc
My question is why so torturoes. Studies and learning environment are never meant to be so torture. Why why?? This is not Phd or doctor or dental surgery. Plz answer me. Teachers dont even speak in polite language with us. I mean 🤥. Never had such a bad experience.
Trust me I completely agree it’s unnecessary!
I'm thinking about doing dental hygiene as a male I hope it's easy getting in I know the school by me offers some grants since there isn't a lot of males in the field but I grew up around my uncle who does dentistry just dont want to do dental school right now
Dental hygiene is a fantastic idea!! Good luck!
My school requires 80% to pass. We have lost 40% of our class by the end of semester 1. Yep, it’s tough!
If I have a drug possession felony conviction from 2015 is it a waste of time to pursue a dental hygienist program? Will employers stay away from me even if I get the education?
Good question! I would ask the dental hygiene association in your area
hi! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was reading through the comments and I saw that you went to Toronto College of Dental Hygiene. I am choosing between 3 colleges including that one because I am also from Toronto, but I saw many bad reviews about every college that I searched. I guess my questions would be, is it hard to get into the program even if you meet all the pre-requisites? and how would you say was the experience in your college? and how hard was it to find a job after graduating? sorry for all these questions!!
When will we know if we are accepted in the program? My state starts every Fall semester. Is there a month they let you know ahead of time?
Every program is different, you can inquire with them and ask to know for sure :)
What about the foreign dental surgeon who wants to do dental hygiene in USA??
@@saidarashid8493 I suggest contacting the dental association of where you want to work and they can help you
Im sorry that happened to you. Id literally die. Btw youre modelesq
Quick question! Did your dental assistant credits count for your dental hygienist degree or No? I’m pursuing dental assistant for 2023 through my local community college but I’m not 100% sure if those credits are counted or not towards de tal hygiene
No, not for mine because I went to a private college. If I decided to go to the same college, where I took my dental assisting program and might have counted, but things seem to change per year.
Thankyou for making this video! How do you think I could make it to
Ends meet if I need to pay bills?
You are so welcome! Are you able to get a job while in school?
When is too late to become dental hygienist? I am almost 28 and I just start prerequisites. I feel so far behind 😒😞
I'm 35 and thinking of getting into the program.
So motivating.
Hey! I’m in dental assistant school right now and going to graduate soon! I’m planning on going into dental hygiene because it is also my dream. Is there a way I could message you privately? :) I have so many questions
Yes I would love to help! Please go to my web site www.dentalelle.com and you can private message me anytime!
could i become a dental hygienist if i have a learning disabilty who didn't get straight A's
I’m in Ontario and looking at some 18 month RDH programs. Did you do the 18 month program? Which school did you attend? And would you recommend it?
Thanks so much in advance!
Im thinkinh about getting into the RDH program in orlando. I found the Concorde Career Institute its 17 months from what it says on the program
I did! Mine was 18 months. Toronto College of Dental Hygiene 🦷
@@feliaguirres345 you should for sure!
@@dentalelle amazing that’s the program I’m most interested in!! Would you recommend it in hindsight? The google reviews were off putting but the facility looks good.
Hi! Do you have classes , tutoring or dental books that I can buy off you??
I'M AN RDA DO YOU THINK IT WILL BE A BIT EASIER ?
Did you have moms in your program? How did they do?
They did great!
Do you think it’s good to go for it with disability? It’s a high demand job but I feel I can do it! 8:34
How many classes did you take each semester?.
Oh gosh I don’t remember now sorry!
This might be late but I’ve never ever ever been educated on colleges or schools to go to for this specific career can I go to a community college and become a dental hygienist ?
Depending on location it’s usually a college or university :)
I have 13 months old and I want to be a dental hygienist is going to be harder also English is not my first language? Please reply 😘
No! You can do it!
What is your first languge
opps i spelled language wrong
hi sis I have been a dental assistant for 9 years but am planning to take a dental hygiene class. my question is for you what is the requirement to be a hygienist?
You need to go to a community college and take you general ed courses and the prerequisites which are Anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry, chemistry, nutrition, English, math, history (depends on the school) health class etc….
I feel that a lot of students became dentist assistance first than dental hygienist. why is that? is it because its easier to get into dental hygienist college courses than going straight for it? I do wonder.
I think it could be because they want to test out the dental field first, becoming a dental assistant is a lot less money than going to school for a dental hygienist. But! Still a lot of money :)
@@dentalelle this is fair. I can see that. first trying it before reconsidering.
I’m thinking about doing this career I’m a bit older I’m 38 and my spouse is military can we transfer to different states. Is it worth it with my age
Yes and yes!
Same I feel like I’m old and I’m going to be 34 😬
Hi, thank you very much for your video))Could you please tell if it is enough to do Assosiate degre or Bachelor is requered in order to foud job after?
You need a specific dental hygiene diplomas :)
Which is the best dental hygienist in NY
Unfortunately, since I don’t live in New York, I’m not sure ;) I’m sorry!
We need an 80% to pass……
Did you have to continue your studies to get a bachelors in dental hygiene to have your own business?
You dont need a degree to start a business lmao.
@@Toppgreatestfor dental hygiene practice you do..
Nice
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