Articles for tag: Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist

Pros and Cons of Being a Dental Hygienist

Are you exploring careers? Are you considering becoming a dental hygienist? Do you want to work in the health care field? Are you detail-oriented and enjoy helping others? A career as a dental hygienist might be the choice for you. As with all professions, there are many advantages and disadvantages to becoming a dental hygienist. ...

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Funny and Clean Jokes for Dentists

Dentists, like doctors, are subject of the humor war between practitioner and patient. Here’s a collection of clean jokes to share with your dentist taken from my 35 year collection of humor. Dentists can be frustrating. You wait a month-and-a-half for an appointment, and they say, “I wish you’d come to me sooner.” Happiness is ...

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What a Complete Dental Checkup Should Include

A few days ago, I heard my wife and daughter talking about oral hygiene. They were specifically discussing about what constitutes a complete dental checkup. I didn’t get to hear the concluding portions of their discussion, but I made sure I checked with my dentist-friend, a couple of days later, what she considers a complete ...

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Health Careers for Biology Majors

There are many exciting careers for biology majors. It is best to investigate these possible careers to see which one is right for you. There are many differences between biology careers, including individual interests, salary, type of education and years of education. People vs. Technology In the health care field, you can work with people ...

Requirements to Become a Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists are an important part of the dental profession. If you’re thinking about entering the dental hygiene field, then you’re probably realizing that it’s not as easy as you originally anticipated. However, the field can be very rewarding, both financially and emotionally. There are many things you need to know before you pursue the ...

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How to Know if You Have a Good Dentist

When I was six years old, I needed to have a tooth pulled. The dentist had my father leave the room, then, as I kicked and screamed and fought, he proceeded to restrain me with one hand, while he held a black anesthesia mask over my face with the other. I woke up with a ...