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Category: Dental Hygienist

Choosing Careers: 5 Benefits of Becoming a Dental Hygienist

Have you ever thought of becoming a dental hygienist? If you haven’t considered it, you seriously should! On average, a dental hygienist salary is around $74,820 per year. That’s a big number! There are plenty of benefits to be ...

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How To Develop Your Skills As A Dental Hygienist And Not Slack At Work

Dental hygienists play many important roles in the oral health community. They must perform day-to-day functions with competence on behalf of patient safety. That’s why it’s critical for a dental hygienist to upgrade their denta ...

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What Separates The Best Dental Education From Mediocre Programs?

Ontario has nearly 9,000 licensed dentists practising in the province. While all of those dentists had to go through dental school, not all received the best dental education they could get. And that education is what ultimately separates ...

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Is Dental Hygiene Liability Insurance Right for You? Is Any Other Insurance Needed?

Though they are dedicated to providing care, healthcare professionals are among the most sued professions. Unfortunately, this distinguishment includes dentists and dental hygienists as well. You’ve probably heard stories about botche ...

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How to Become a Pediatric Dental Hygienist in 5 Easy Steps

Dental hygienists are trained to clean the patient’s teeth and help patients create a home care routine for oral health. Are you interested in this type of career? People that love kids and also want to help them develop healthy habi ...

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A Quick Guide to Securing Dental Hygiene Jobs after Getting Certified in Canada

Are you a dental hygienist looking for a job in Canada? If so, your odds of finding a job are high. While Canada’s job market is competitive, dental hygienists are always in demand. After you complete your dental hygienist certificat ...

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A Brief Introduction to the Dental Hygienist Job Outlook

It’s hard knowing what career to pursue. You want something that you not only enjoy, but also has a good salary and a positive outlook. Dental hygiene is one of the fastest-growing fields in Canada, with excellent pay and affordable c ...

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Passing the NBDHE: 6 Excellent Tips to Help You Pass the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board

Passing the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) is one of the biggest milestones in a dental hygiene student’s career. This exam determines if you can get licensed and become a working hygienist. With all the pressure, you’re lik ...

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Your Dental Career Pathway: How to Grow Professionally as a Dental Hygienist

Having a career as a dental hygienist is an exceptional pursuit and one that you should have great pride in working toward. Every day, people are need of making sure their teeth stay clean and healthy, and your work helps to do just that. ...

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SODC is NOW accepting Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting applications for 2025. View Programs