Summary: A Career As A Dental Hygienist

Every person knows that when they were younger they wanted to hurry and grow up. Having dreams of being somebody who usually played a big part in the community. Some of our dreams changed throughout the years, some didn’t. Mine did. First, it was a singer, next, it was a firefighter, then a chef, and now it’s a dental hygienist. Hopefully this one doesn’t change. As a dental hygienist the educational requirements are received through academic programs in community and technical colleges, dental schools or universities. The majority of these programs are completed in two years, along with receiving an associate degree. An associate degree allows a hygienist to take licensure examinations, become licensed, and allows a hygienist …show more content…
” According to the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time hygienists earned a median annual salary of $72,330 in May 2015. The lowest paid 10 percent of hygienists earned $50,140 annually, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $98,440.” Salaries in densely populated areas are usually higher than the salaries in small cities or towns. The benefits for dental hygienist range with the setting. A salaried hygienist in a private office typically has a paid two- or three-week vacation. On the other hand, a part-time or commissioned hygienist in a private office usually has no paid vacation. “Other benefits for full-time hygienists usually include health insurance, sick leave, and retirement plans.” It all varies with education and experience. The schooling, benefits, and salary aren’t bad for a hygienist. It’s a calming environment and dental hygienist are always needed. So, by the time I graduate college with an associate degree I will be able to find a job pretty soon. Starting this summer, I’m planning to shadow at a dental office to get an idea of what I’ll be doing. This also helps me decide whether I really want to be a dental