Dental Hygienist
Comprehensive Sites
American Dental Association: Dental Team Careers, Dental HygienistIf you are looking for a career overview from the profession of dentistry, check out this site, which discussed the advantages of career as a dental hygienist. You can learn much about this opportunity, with education requirements, schools, exams and licensure, and an introductory career video all at this page.
American Dental Hygienists Association: StudentsThe student branch of this professional organization leads you to valuable resources about the profession, including student membership, education, careers, professional issues to learn about, and opportunities for scholarships and awards.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dental HygienistCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for a dental hygienist. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data.
National Institutes of Health: LifeWorks, Dental HygienistClick on the tabs at the top of this page to learn about job activities, needed education, skill and interests, and more information on becoming a dental hygienist. Recommended high school courses, certification and licensing information, and other sources of information are offered.
Accredited Academic Programs
American Dental Hygienists Association: EducationThe site provides a list of accredited educational programs that offer degrees and certificates in dental hygiene. Select a state from the pulldown menu, view your list, or download all programs in a PDF document. Masters degrees and distance education are included.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Dental HygienistThe hourly wage rate for a dental hygienist is shown here at a graph, which is created based on years of experience. Advance a little further down the page, and you will find answers information on salary according to the employer type or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Dental AssociationThe professional association for dentists also offers dental hygienists valuable resources. An A to Z listing of professional topics, education and testing information for dental hygienists, public health topics, and announcements of the industry of dentistry and dental care are offered.
American Dental Hygienists AssociationDental hygienists are eligible for a variety of benefits through this organization, especially geared toward their professional needs. Find out about career scholarships, licensure, and continuing education resources here, or access professional publications and general education on dental health.
State Dental Hygiene AssociationsThis list, provided by the American Dental Hygienists Association, offers links to state professional organizations that include membership, events, and educational opportunities. Select your state to find out what is offered.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Dental Hygienists Association: Dental Hygiene CareersFind information on career planning, resume writing, international career opportunities, and wage trends in the field.
Indeed.com: Dental Hygienist JobsFind out about the different career possibilities as a dental hygienist by accessing this list of more than 2,000 jobs across the country. All individual listings are collected from either nationwide databases or private dental employers.
Licensing & Certification
American Dental Hygienists Association: LicensureLinks to details on national and state exam boards are found at this page, as well as state and regional testing agencies, state licensure by credential and endorsement, and states that require you to continue your education beyond your degree for license renewal. The site also offers a brief fact sheet on licensure requirements.
Publications
American Dental Hygienists Association: PublicationsThe publication list at this page offers information on the organization’s professional journal, as well as access to single issue brochures on the dental hygienist’s role and various treatments.
RDH MagazineA contemporary magazine for registered dental hygienists, this e-journal will give you video news, industry news, a newsletter, and links to a resource center and more publications about dental hygiene.
Online Forums & Blogs
Indeed.com: Dental Hygienist ForumAn active community is found here, with discussions about dental hygiene school, dental hygiene jobs, colleges, and interview tips.
Career Videos
TeacherTube: Dental Hygiene CareerFind out what a typical day is like in the life of a dental hygienist, as well as other qualities that would make you successful on the job. Enjoyable parts of the career and other benefits, including flexible scheduling are introduced.
