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You just lifted my spirits, I was so concerned about having my BS and now going back for 2 years for associates in Dental Hygiene. I'm taking the same route as you right now. Thank you so much for this. I'm super excited to start my program!!!!

I just got accepted into a Dental Hygienist Program this week at Northwest Mississippi community college and I’m starting next week

Thank you for not putting down an AS degree, I feel like some hygienist look down on us with AS degree, honestly it's all about what works for you and how timing is for you. I'm currently in an accelerated program and will finish in 18 months.

Hi, I'm a 26-year-old mac makeup artist/cosmetologist and I'm really considering going to school for dental hygiene. I know it's a big leap and I'm being honest when I say I'm not the smartest and I know that. I also get bored easily which is why I've been so indecisive about a serious career for myself but I've always been really good in science/biology. Now that I'm getting older I'm becoming more serious with my life decisions. I just hope and pray my teacher is as exciting and informational as you are. I'm so glad I found your channel! I know it's not going to be easy but I want to make sure that this is something I'll enjoy doing and something I could possibly understand and succeed in and your personality is everything and really helped me make my decision. Thank you!

I am doing option A!!! I just found out I got into Dental Hygiene school at my community college I attended for Dental Assisting! I'm so excited to start my Dental Hygiene journey ❤️! I love your videos!

I think im going with option A

Thank you so much for making videos like this. I can easily Google this stuff, but Google doesn’t EXPLAIN & SHARE personal experience. You’re awesome! I appreciate this more than you know!

I earned an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002. Last year I was able to finish up my Bachelor's degree online. Many dental hygiene programs offer the online Bachelor's now. Option F. 😁

I am a hygienist in Washington state. I got my BASDH from a technical college here! In fact there are multiple community college options that offer bachelors here.

FINALLLLLLYY SOMEONE WHO ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS 😀😀😀😀

I think I'm going to start with a 1-2 year degree and then after a while of working as a dental hygienist I can earn my bachelor's degree.

You just helped me in so many levels thank you for helping me and I'm picking option C🙂

I'm so GLAD I find this channel!!! I'm half way with my dental Hygiene bachelor. Getting ready for my application.

Lol watched your newer videos first and when this one popped up I was like, whose this girl? Total glow up in a few years

What about going to a community college for an associates degree and then transferring to a university to make it a bachelors degree in dental hygiene?

Love your energy and funny moments in between the information!

This is so fun and educational at the same time! I love it!

My community college offers a Bach degree, but you need your Gen Ed, then 4 years on top of that, so its 6 years of school. But its worth it, I feel.

Im a male 17 year old soon to be senior in hs, and this is what I’ve always wanted to do and I can’t wait to start college, and btw just because I’m a guy I’m not gonna let that get in my way to success. I’m gonna define all odds I promise ;)

I don’t like biology or chemistry, but I want to become a dental hygienist. How is that going to work ?🤷🏻‍♂️

Im enlisted into the marines, when i get out i wanna be a dental hygienist and its all to be able to have a stable career as i pursue my dream of becoming an actor. So that fact that you mentioned acting made me be like 😳😂

I have a Bachelors already in a different subject but I want to become a dental hygienist. What did you do exactly to become one? And which school did you go to? I just want my AS in in it but they mostly offer Bachelors :/ How can I become one fast?

If I were to do option C and get my bachelors degree in something else, would it have to be science related since you said you got your bachelors in biology/chemistry? I really want to do dental hygiene but I also want to own a business one day. Could I major in business AND take my pre-req’s so I could then apply to the 2 year dental hygienist program or would that just be too distinctive and impossible? Please help!!

your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much, the points you make are golden !!

Option M...Join the military...not Marines, their medical care is provided by the Navy...join for a dental job...everyone calls it a different thing...while you are doing it take as many college classes in anything that you can anyway you can...CLEP, online, independant study, colleges nearby etc. ... the GI Bill will pay for almost the entire cost of your BS degree at almost any college (even very expensive ones) and pay you a living stipend when you are going to school (amount depends on cost of living in your schools area New York City is about $3,400 a month)...because you did a bunch of classes while you were in you should be able to grad in 3 years or less...if longer then its only because the prereq need to be over a 4 year time...or you could do Plan C this way...get an Assoc. Dental Hygiene and a Bacc in whatever...THIS is also a good thing to do if you think you might want to become a dentist in the future...you have all the prereq done...you have experience working in a dentist's office...military time...and if you get in you'll have no problem getting the military to pay for all your dental school costs through HSPS program.

love your video! i’m probably going to go with option C. i’m finishing up my fourth year in college majoring in biology and then planning to do two years at a dental hygiene program at a community college if i get accepted. does having a bachelors degree help with getting accepted into DH school? is option C common? when I tell people i want to get an associates in applied science after my bachelors degree, they all look at me funny, thinking i’m going backwards. did you ever encounter that?? i try to ignore it because looking at the DH program, the courses seem just as challenging as what i did with my bio major!

Do you take your prerequisites at the school that your applying to or do you have to take it at another college?

If I am wanting to become Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist, so if I choice option B, which certificate/licensed should I need study first? Anyway, thank you for the amazing and full of good details video.

This was super informative and quick video thx

In my highschool I have the chance to come out with both my High school diploma and an associate's degree because we have college classes. So if I DO get my associates does that mean I'll only have to do the two dental school years after high school?

Hi Whitney, do you have older adult students In your class? Long story short I am 32 and thinking about going back to school to be a RDH. I was dental assistant for a few years but went back to corporate when I had my kids. I miss the dental field and ready to jump back in. Do you see dentists hiring younger RDH vs mature ? Do you think the physical toll is worse on an older adult?

Hi Whitney, I've been watching some of your videos and you have been extremely helpful in helping me make my decision on whether or not to go back to school! So, thank you! I have a few questions for you if you don't mind? 1.) I'm also in the Chicago area and have applied to two schools: Malcolm X and College of Dupage. Do you mind sharing which college you went to and what your thoughts are about it? 2.) I'm 48, and wondering if I put in all the effort to go to school for two years, will I even be hired. Do you have any knowledge about whether or not dentists will actually even hire someone who is 50+? Obviously, it's a lot of money and time to go back to school, and I wouldn't want to waste either if I won't get hired due to my age.

Thank you for making a good video about dental hygiene for us. it really helped. :) I am married to American few months ago and we are planning to move to the states soon. I am korean and not super fluent english yet but I want to know if international students can catch up the courses. I would appreciate if you could share your ideas.

option C is so smart! i’ll definitely be doing option C.

I looked at local DH schools and one of them requires 1 year of dental assist experience 😐 i already have a BS in Biology.

I thought there was a route of 2-3 years. I'm just curious, because I really want to be a RDH as fast as possible (I would like to take accelerated courses or something to finish in just two). Is this possible? This sounds to me like route A. I assume its possible to crunch down the prereqs into just one year or less by taking summer classes.

This was so helpful thank you!

Thank you for this video! How do you complete the application process to get into the Dental Hygiene program when you have no experience in this field? It seems like DA's are getting noticed the most, but what about someone who has absolutely no dental experience? Thank you!

I feel as though this video was made for me😂😂😘 love you lipstick😋

Yesss!!!! Thank you so much!!! I have a quick question, and I know you may be able to answer it considering you're already an RDH: do you think someone could work as a clinical DH while working towards a DDS? Like, do you think I could work as a hygienist while going to dental school to be a general dentist??

i’m only 13, should i be watching these videos bc i wanna be a dental hygienist in the future

So the diffrence means that i have to study 2years prerequisite to get into dental hygine and finish my 2yrs to have associate degree so total 4yrs to have associate in dental hygiene. Does it mean option B going into 4yrs bachelor in dental hygiene i dont have to study prerequisite to get in its included in those 4years? Pls help me understand

Hi Whitney, im currently a senior in highschool and the university i’ll be attending doesnt have a dental hygiene program. Are you saying that I should just major in anything as long as im meeting the requirements of the dental hygiene program that i want to apply for? I’m very nervous to only carry an associates as I’m worried that it wont be enough to get a job in a big city.

this helped soooo much! thank you thank you thank you!

You answered many of my questions!!

I just learned that if you’re interested in becoming an RDHAP you need a bachelor’s degree

What if i go to school for 2 years to get my associates in dental hygiene? Then go to a university for another 2 for bachelors? Would that be an option?

I was just wondering can you become a dental hygienist if you take all applied courses and to go to college can you become a dental hygienist

I LOVE THIS!! I WISH I SAW THIS EARLIER!

It's possible become dentist if i have dental hygienist as my major? What are the procedure and requirements?

can i do prereqs at community college and transfer for the program dental, to another school or univeristy

Hi, I'm doing option C too! I'm getting a bachelor's in public relations, but I want to a dental hygiene associates after. Do you feel like getting your bachelor's in something else was a waste of money? What are some reasons why option C is a good choice? (I want to prevent my fam from freaking out lol)

Is it weird that I’m taking my prerequisites at a community college for a semester and then take the hesi exam to see if I’m qualify to enter into the Dental Hygiene program? It looks like for me, the path to be a Dental Hygienist will be less than 4 years. Two woman from the DH program told me to this so I’m good but it’s weird that for some people, it will take them approximately 2 years to do their prerequisites. Well God Bless To Everyone.

I’m a dental tech. Right now. But I want to be a hygienist. Is better to be a dental assistant first or just go straight into dental hygiene ?

Can I know what's the first step to become a dental hygienist after graduating from high school ?

B for me

Is Dental Hygienist a good major to apply for dental school?

If I graduated a program in a different state would I be able to apply in a nother?

Why would it take 4 years with associates degree in community college?

Really helpful video! Is it possible to become a RDH in the US and then work as a dental hygienist in another country (Canada)??

@Teeth Talk Girl - i have bachelors degree in Business Management. Am i eligible to take 2 years of associate degree ? you mentioned we have bachelors degree in anything and apply for DH program of 2 years. I am really interested to know. Plus i am also considering to move to Chicago, which school did you go to in Illinois? Thank you so much for all you do.

Supper you are smart

This was so helpful!

What about going the route of vocational school, ie:Concorde

If I just went for an associates degree on Dental Hygiene at a community college, can I continue to get a bachelor on something else? Like Psychology or Education?

I am a frenshman in a university and my major is biology. Is it possible to become a DENTAL hygienist after 2 years of University and of course after passing boards and such..?? Since you technically can also become a RDH with 2 years of associate degree? Please can you help me out

So after graduating from a high school you can’t go straight to dental hygiene school? you need college credits to go to dental hygiene school?

Where did you go to school in IL? I want to stay in Chicago, but the closest school with a DH program I’m finding is College of DuPage and that’s about an hour away.

So what if bachelors or association degree are both 3 years ? What would be better?

Can I take all my prerequisites in a community college and then go to a 2 year program at a 4 year uni to get a bachelors degree in hygiene? Someone told me it's not acceptable and I got confused

after i get my bacherlors degree should i apply for a 2 year dental hygenist program? so total 6 years

Hi Whitney 😊 I’m in my early/ mid 20s in Australia, and I’ve always been interested in becoming a dental hygienist. I think I would prefer an associates degree as I have other commitments such as work and my social life ect. And I haven’t studied anything for a few years. I’m wondering is an associates degree a little less intense than a bachelor and if so do most universities offer an associates degree in dental hygiene or do I have to get one through studying courses at different t types of collages? I know this may seem like a silly question but I am finding a lot of mixed answers everywhere and don’t really know anyone in the field of dentistry who can help me. Many thanks and kind regards, Caleb 😊

I want to do an AS in RDH and then continue to become a dentist. You think this is a good idea?

I’m a B.D.S what’s the difference between my degree and her’s ?

Hi I studied dentistry in india and right now i am in Australia.. i am struggling to clear licensing exam to become a dentist here also.. i was just wondering will it be ok if i apply through your C option as i have bachelor degree from overseas.. would it be counted?

How do I know which schools offer option c?

What if my community college doesn’t have a dental program ?

I'm applying atm and I counted 1 guy in the group photo lol

What is the job market like for dental hygienists?

Which school did you go to in Chicago?

Thank you for sharing info! There's no difference between AS degree in dental hygiene and science? The school I want to apply for the dental hygiene program only offers AS degree in science.

hi my name is Daria Should I go to USI or Ivy Tech Community College ? if i were to become a RDH any ideas

How u become dental assistant before??

Could u go through the rhd test over different states???

How old were you when you started dental hygiene school

Do any of your patients ever ask you if you are currently in dental school?

Hi I have couple of questions please: 1. In the US, do DHs get chairside assistance like dental assistants/dental nurses? 2. Is it possible to do part-time jobs for e.g Saturdays or late evenings? Thanks in advance TTG :)

Wait for option A, would it literally all just be in community collage than you good?? Or is there still more steps to start working as an actual Dental Hygienist. Sorry if I sound stupid but can anyone answer please? haha

Hey I wanted to that are pre requeste classes are offered at college or do u have to complete course in highschool?

Do i need to know alot of maths to be a dental hygienist? By the way im 13 years old and i really wana be a dental hygienist but im bad in math (Sorry for my bad English)

Can you work full time and still go to dental school?

Is a Bachelor of oral health good to become a dental hygienist

Love peace and teeth. ya got me.😂

With out makeup you are so beautiful, so thank you about wonderful videos, I’m always watching your dental hygienist videos. Thank you, you are so lovely. 👌❤️👌

I am interested in being a dental hygienist but I have already completed my Bachelors in Political Science and currently work for the state. I am really interested in this career path but I am afraid that it is too late for me to start this process. I am 23 years old. Should I still apply?

what ab trade school?

thanks alot

Can i get scholarship in Dental Hygiene for be man? And i am Brazilian...

Can I do all my pre req in a community college for associate and then transfer to a University to apply to dental hygiene program?