Bachelor of Science Dental Hygienist

Br Breian Raphael Mrs.Jones English 4 a4

Why do you want to be a dental hygienist Breian?

I would like to be a dental hygienist for many reasons: I find enjoyment in helping people remain healthy I have always wanted to do dental work since I was a child Health Care has been a lifelong dream of mine Healthcare careers are very stabile

What does a dental hygienist do Breian?

Dental hygienist: Clean teeth Examine patients for oral disease Provide preventive dental care Educate patients They work closely with dentist and dental assistants

What interest do you have to have to become a dental hygienist?

You have to be interested in helping people remain healthy Enjoy direct patient care Interested in flexible working hours Opportunity to practice abroad Interested in public health

What skills do you have to have to become a dental hygienist Breian?

Compassion-You will be working with patients and kids that may be afraid of the dentist. Detail oriented -you have to make sure all the patients information is in order. Dexterity-you will be working with sharp obects in patients mouths, so you must be good with your hands Interpersonal skills- you have to have good communication skills, you have to be able to find out what the person is feeling Stamina-You may be standing and leaning over people for a long time Technical skills- you will be working with lab and x-ray equipment.

What do you have to study in high school to get prepared for your career?
You must study: Biology Chemistry math

What do you have to study in college?

Bachelor of science at a university 4 years Attend an accredited dental school

What are the requirments to get into LSU dental school, the one you would like to attend?
Entrance requirements:
You must complete a minimum of 61 hours of college work to be considered for admissions. You must have successfully completed: Academic Electives -3 hours Biology -13 hours Computer Literacy -3 hours English -9 hours Fine Arts -3 hours Gen. Chem. -6 hours Humanities -9 hours Math -6 hours Psychology -3 hours Sociology -3 hours Speech -3 hours

Students may apply for the Dental Hygiene program before completing all classes. However, all required courses must be completed by May for the Dental Hygiene class starting in August..

Admission to the Program in Dental Hygiene, LSUHSC School of Dentistry Admission to the program in Dental Hygiene is competitive. The program accepts applications from Louisiana residents after October 1st of the year prior to admission. Final firm deadline for applications is March 15th of the year of admission. Interviews are conducted during March and April and the class is selected during May.

FIRST YEAR
Credits

What will you be learning in dental school?

SECOND YEAR
Credits

Fall Semester
Basic Science Courses
DHY 4101 Pharmacology ............................................. 2 DHY 4102 General and Oral Pathology I ........................ 3

Fall Semester
Basic Science Course
DHY 3101 Gross Anatomy ............................................ 2

Clinical Science Courses

DHY 3102 Morphology and Occlusion ............................ 2 DHY 3103 Fundamentals of Dental Radiology ................. 2 DHY 3104 Oral Diagnosis ............................................. 1 DHY 3105 Preclinic .................................................... 5 DHY 3106 Infectious Disease Control ............................ 1 DHY 3107 Overview of the Dental Profession .................. 1 DHY 3108 Professional Development I ........................... 1 Total ...................................................................... 15

Clinical Science Courses

DHY 4103 Clinical Nutrition .......................................... 2
DHY 4104 Periodontics ................................................ 2 DHY 4105 Intermediate Clinic....................................... 3 DHY 4106 Dental Materials .......................................... 1 DHY 4107 Internal Medicine ......................................... 1 DHY 4108 Dental Public Health I ................................... 1 DHY 4110 Pain Control I .............................................. 2 Total ...................................................................... 18

Spring Semester
Basic Science Courses
DHY 3201 Microbiology ................................................ 3 DHY 3202 General and Oral Physiology.......................... 2 DHY 3203 Histology .................................................... 3

Spring Semester
Clinical Science Courses
DHY 4203 Practice Management ................................... 2 DHY 4204 Interdisciplinary Principles for Dental Hygiene Practice ....................................... 2 DHY 4205 Advanced Clinic ........................................... 4 DHY 4206 Advanced Clinic Seminars ............................. 2

Clinical Science Courses

DHY 3204 Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention .............................................. 2 DHY 3205 Introductory Clinic ....................................... 3 DHY 3206 Radiographic Interpretation........................... 1 DHY 3208 Professional Development II ......................... 1 DHY 3210 Pain Control IIA ........................................... 2 Total ...................................................................... 17

DHY 4208 Dental Public Health II .................................. 2

DHY 4209 Statistical Evaluation of Dental Literature ........ 2 Total ...................................................................... 14 Prerequisites ............................................................ 60 TOTAL CREDITS ................................................... 124

What are the top dental schools?

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Number of Applicants The number of students, from the most recent application cycle, who applied for admission to the dental school. Class Size (Number Enrolled) Acceptance Rate Application Fee Application Deadline Letters of Recommendation

2,168

108 4.98% $65 Decem ber 1 3

University of Michigan School of Dentistry has a yearly tuition of $28,538, which is slightly less expensive than the average for all Dental Schools. If you live outside of Michigan the annual cost of tuition is $44,532. The average GPA of the most recent class admitted into University of Michigan School of Dentistry was 3.5, which is roughly the average for all Dental Schools, and a DAT score of 20, which is significantly higher than the average for all Dental Schools.

University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry

University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry has a yearly tuition of $14,864, which is far less expensive than the average for all Dental Schools. If you live outside of California the annual cost of tuition is $27,109. Admissions The average GPA of the most recent class admitted into University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry was 3.69, which is significantly higher than the average for all Dental Schools, and a DAT score of 22, which is drastically higher than the average for all Dental Schools.

How much money are you going to make when you become a dental hygienist?
Quick Facts: Dental Hygienists 2010 Median Pay $68,250 per year $32.81 per hour Entry-Level Education Associates degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training None Number of Jobs, 2010 181,800 Job Outlook, 2010-20 38% (Much faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 68,500

Is the need for this job growing?

Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow by 38 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to spur the demand for preventative dental services, which dental hygienists often provide. As their practices expand, dentists will hire more hygienists to perform routine dental care, allowing the dentist to see more patients. Job Prospects Demand for dental services follows the trends in the economy because the patient or private insurance companies pay for these services. As a result, during slow times in the economy, demand for dental services may decrease. During such times, dental hygienists may have difficulty finding employment or, if they are currently employed, they might work fewer hours.

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