Dental Assistant Versus Dental Hygienist
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- What's the difference between a DENTAL ASSISTANT and a DENTAL HYGIENIST? I was a dental assistant for 2 years and I've been a dental hygienist for 2 years now, so I feel now I'm able to equally and evenly explain both careers ...according to my experiences!
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As someone whose been an RDA for 6 years, that dental hierarchy is spot on!
I'm SO glad you appreciated it! :)
I don't have any teeth....how did I end up here?
Lol
A hygienist can do all the assistant duties but an assistant canny do hygienist duties
EXACTLY my words in my next video: Difference between Dentist & Dental Hygienist! Beat me to it ;)
Not exactly true. Assistants and have similar responsibilities in terms of cleaning rooms, setting up for clients, running the sterilizer, etc. Assistants can also polish teeth, which hygienists do
Negative! Hygienists can’t do most of the DAs duties. They can’t make provisionals, adj removables, most can’t barely take impressions. They are also not fully knowledgeable on certain procedures. Assistants can’t do cleanings because they are not trained and certified to do so🙂
@@DentalVibes Spot on. I'm a dental hygienist and I approve this message. Unless a hygienist was an assistant for a number of years they can not perform assistant duties very well at all.
@@DentalVibes assistants also can’t do nitrous, perform anesthesia, let alone be educated on such categories. Know medications from medical courses, aren’t trained on instruments, prophys, SCRP, in general, I’m also sure they aren’t trained or educated on biomedical sciences, oral microbiology, etc. don’t justify and say that dental assistants can do what hygienists do besides cleanings. It’s more than just that. I’m sure if you’re a hygienist then you can list as well, the many courses we had to take (especially if you got your bachelors in hygiene), that assistants definitely did not have to go through.
You and your videos have inspired me to really take good care of my teeth! thank you ♥
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TELLING ME! Comments like these keep me going :)
There have been a lot of changes. But I remember when assistants only had to go to a 2 week of 1 month course. Then I saw some career colleges offer 1 year certification programs and now they even have 2 year Associate Degree programs. Although, around my area, none of those school credits are accepted by any University or Community college. Dental Hygienist on the other hand seem to have a lot more options when looking to get even more schooling. They have the 2 year degrees but also have a 4 year Bachelors program that Universities accept, which can be transitioned into becoming a Dentist if one so chose. The Assistant on the other hand would need to start almost all the way over if wanting to switch to a Dentist or Hygienist.
Hi. If a hygienist wanted to become a dentist they would have to start dental school from the beginning. It's like going from CDA to RDH, there is no transition
@@stinemn192 It really depends on your school. Make sure that whatever Dental School you choose will honor the credits you got from the former. State Schools are typically safe. Be careful, because some of the private school will tell you they are accredited when no one else accepts their credits.
Thank you for this explanation!
thank you for watching!
Dental assistans are modern slaves period😭
I am currently a dental assistant and plan on going to hygiene school do you recommend me to become an EDDA ?? (Learn to do fillings, sealants). I wasn't sure if that was a good idea or not.
Could a hygienist do EDDA work? I'm not sure if it's a good idea or waste of time?
Well, it's truly up to you. Prior hands on experience before dental hygiene school is great - but not at all necessary. Hygienists can do sealants and polish and perform nitrous with their license and certificates, of course. But, most will not put fillings in. Hope this helps!
Love your channel I'm s dental assistant and I'm currently in hygiene school great videos I'm obsessed with dentistry also
@Toothy Young Dentist 🙌🙌🙌🧡
Side note: do you think you would be interested in making a video about administering anesthetic? Or just talking about needle phobias (if any) or phobias you hear from other hygienists and how they over came them? I would really love to hear and watch, as I would any new video you post!
A have that problem too! Needles and LOTS of blood. That is the only thing that makes me nervous
Hi! I will be starting a new job as a dental assistant and I’m kinda freaking out a bit! Lol I know you’ve been an assistant before. I’m going in with NO prior experience. Any tips for me? I am researching a lot but I’m feeling like I’ll be a fish out of water lol Thanks! -Lauren
You got it! I would say repetition is key! And the goal is to be able to anticipate what the dentist needs! Also - try to look through all the drawers and cabinets to learn where things are! Hope this helps! Wishing you the best!
Your intro statement is very true haha
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@@TeethTalk i laughed so hard 😂
Your personality it’s awesome 👏
Ok so I’m currently a senior in high school class of ‘19... and this might be a stupid question but can dental hygienists cleans kids teeth or only pediatric dentist??? I really want to clean and work on kids teeth but don’t know what those particular dentist are called?..
@Kayla DA can clean teeth for both adults and kids. It s really up to you which groups you prefer to work with. You might have to work at a dental office that specilizes in pediatric dentistry though cause that s where kids are the patients.
would you recommend doing the 12 week course for dental assistant to get into the dental office and then go to school to become a hygienist or just head into doing school for dental hygienist
here is my video about being a dental assistant prior to dental hygiene school - hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/wf--xsAVqSk/w-d-xo.html
Do it the first way that's what I'm doing
@@candypietravels same. helps you not to get locked into more college loans if u end up not liking the career
Are you a fan of the movie A Bug’s Life? I ask that because of the first three pictures you used.
Yes!!! I used to LOVE it and watch it on repeat!
The office I work at us assistants clean the patient’s teeth, we have no dental hygienists 🤨
Hi to you
The state I live in, the DAs (me) can do prophys and cleanings for pediatrics. I’ve worked in pediatrics for 2 years now. We prophy, we scale, we take x-rays, give oral hygiene instructions. In my state they don’t hire or have a hygienist for pediatrics, because pediatric dental assistants can do the same thing for a sadly lower salary. The only thing we can’t do is use a Cavitron.
And do you guys get the same pay, a hygienist would get if your office had one?
@@chrissy6049 And that sucks
I’m a dental assistant for a pediatrics office and I prophy (polish) teeth, scale teeth, and apply fluoride, but that’s only in a pediatric office. Dental assistants in a general office won’t do any of the things I’ve mentioned
Courtney , in the USA they love to down play a DA career because it is not mandatory for DA to earn a degree so they assume it is a easy career , they don't realize that in some states DA can place dental fillings and than the Dental Anesthesia Assistant career where the DA has to know science , Assist in Administration of Anesthetic Drugs , Evaluate and Prepare Patient ,Prepare Anesthesia Equipment and Perform Patient Monitoring . And than you have what you call a Orthodontic therapist in the UK aka a Orthodontic assistant . In the UK they pay their Orthodontic therapist good money between $ 27 $ 40 a hour unlike here in the USA . Here in the USA the DA's are still treated like glorified spit suckers .
I’m a dental assistant as well and we prophy too and apply fluoride! We don’t have any dental hygienists at our office
What schools did you go to in Chicago for assisting and hygiene . I am attending northwestern college for assisting and I’m nervous as hell to start working ! I don’t wanna be a slave in the dental office ! 😢
Do hygiene... assisiting is a very physically demanding, labor intensive, EXTREMELY high stress, and below poverty level pay. Its good if you crave abuse in your life and like to cry in your car after work though. Or if you never want to retire and don't mind job related injuries waking you up at night. Then yeah go for it!
braindamage omg! Right! I was so miserable for 5 years lol back in school now
I’m a dental assistant and I very much like my job. And I’d say the pay is decent.
Serena Core I agree. I get paid very well. If you can’t handle the stress don’t do the job.
Better than working retail and doing the same
Ok so I have no college experience and I'm supposed to start DA school soon. I want to be a hygienist but apparently my best bet is to do DA first so I can get points and a better shot at being accepted for hygienist. Is there a quicker way so I can skip being a DA?
Can a dental hygienist work with an orthodontist? Or are they called something different
I live in MN and I know that in my state DA’s are certified to do sealants and other things, but everywhere I look online I see SO MANY negative comments about dental assisting and how horrible it is. I’m starting to freak out and wonder if I’m making the right decision
There will be people who complain about every job! I truly LOVED dental assisting, especially with expanded duties. I think it's all about finding the right office to suit your needs. The vibe of every dentist can vary from office to office - so finding one where you both value each other is key! Hope this helps! You will love it!
Megan Earley I’m doing Expanded functions dental assistant and trust me that’s the best option in my opinion
Ok so i live in Chicago too and i wanna become a dental assistant. So would you recommend me to get a certificate? Or no? I kinda think i should. I wanna be a dental assistant for at least a year or two then go back for dental hygienist like you hahaha. Is it fun? Do you love it?
Totally up to you!!! Some offices will train on the job - but it's super cool to have experience/externship beforehand! Yay! Good luck with everything! I truly like what I do and I hope you do too :)
I graduated from a dental assisting program last year and am currently working as an orthodontist assistant, but I would like to be a dental hygienist. I've been trying to get into hygiene school for 2 years.
How is it being an orthodontist assistant?
omg same here!!! how's it like?
Exact same here! How’s it going?
In other nations, a dental nurse helps the doctor clean teeth. When the dentist is running his tools to clean the teeth, it is the nurse that is using his/her hands to vacuum the water and debris because two hands of the dentist are engaged. One is holding a tongue holder and the other the high-pressure jet.
How do you do it alone?
Is it easier to become a dental assistant than a hygienist?!? There’s a dentist office here offering a 10 week once a week course to become certified. Is it super hard?!? I’m so worried bc I’ve never been good at chemistry etc, but idk if that’s going to be something he teaches us (class will be taught at the dentist office) please help me. Thanks.
Gracie Radway it’s harder to be a RDH better pay and independence. Assistant do way too much but RDH make way more money . Go to hygiene school
Its me , do not let people fool you thinking that a DA job is easier than a RDH job . And the only reason people say that is because it is not mandatory for them to earn a degree .
I am a CDA currently and would like to study further to be a hygienist.
Would that be too much to work and study at the same time?
Enjoyed ur video. Thank you.
Thank you! Everyone is different, of course, but anything is possible that you set your mind to! :) :) Sending you positive energy!
I have a question: The last few times we've been to the dentist office, the DH/DA, wears gloves and touches everything, including their phones... then they touch the xray piece that goes into our mouths with their dirty gloves!! Do they teach them that this is very unsanitary?? I don't want to call them out in the moment... but something really needs to be done about this.. any thoughts/ideas? thanks
Do hygentists give needles or do fillings or anything like that or just cleanings??
Many hygienists are certified to administer local anesthesia for deep cleanings. Some hygienists can place fillings if they work in a state that allows extra schooling for expanded duties. Hope this helps!
@@TeethTalk thanks so much it does. I'm interested in being a hygentists but I really dont want to do fillings or five needles lol
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You should make more videos about your cockatiel I’m about to get two of them
Yay!! Thank you! I wish you the best! I love cockatiels SO very much.
Oohh it is not a joke,assistents is servent..a smart servent..I am also an assistent and working on my hyginest diploma
The person that does the polishing on your teeth has to be have an RDH registered dental Hygienist license or not? When you get your teeth clean at a dental office can you request the RDH, CDA and dentist license numbers to check if they are valid or not?
All dentists and dental hygienists are allowed to polish your teeth. Some dental assistants can - if they are certified in coronal polishing. Each state has different rules on that. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the help. What is the ADA code for just polishing your teeth and not do any type of scrapping, only just Polishing your teeth?
My biggest regret is becoming a dental assistant I shouldn’t became a dental hygienist. I was actually in school for it, but switch to dental assisting.
Is it too late for you to go on and get your RDH, for some reason?
Are you saying you regret becoming an assistant or a hygienist? Trying to see which one should I choose
Hello🌸❤️I want to go into dental hygiene and I am working on my application. I have to do shadowing for 3 different hygienist and while I was shadowing and observing them they all told me not to go into the dental field because of student debt and low money and no benefits.. they told me to go into physician assistant instead... what do you think?:(
Truly, that's a tough one! I've always believed that your career has to come from within, and you have to do what feels right. Each state, city, and area is different regarding job search - as well as benefits, pay level, etc. Sorry this does not help much! Both are great careers in their own way!
I don't know where your going to school but a dental hygiene degree can be met at a community college..I currently am a student at a community college and when I'm done my debt will be nothing compared to a PTA.
Mariah Yes I plan on going to a community college for DH (I'm from. Colorado). How is hygiene school going for you?? :)
Im just finishing up my first semester it is a very tough program... once you figure out time management and just take it day by day it's not so bad...it's nothing to have a test every day of the week...I also know at least where I live it is a very competitive program so do your best in all of your prerequisite classes..many of the girls in my program applied at least 3 times before they got in.
What is a dental technician? And what is the difference between a dental technician and a dental assistant and/or dental hygienist?
The only dental technician I'm aware of is a lab technician - someone who would work in a dental lab. Hope this helps!
Hey!!!!i am from Canada Toronto.Here dental hygiene program is 2 years.
They are actually 6 semesters of 7 classes. (And no summer breaks)
Most full time programs only do 5 classes per semester.
So while the programs are completed in 28-32 months, you take the equivalent of 4.25 years of credits.
Hi I am from toronto too, may I ask did you take Dental Hygiene course here? If yes where is it? Thanks
Hi, hope you're doing well. I don't know what should I take over Dental hygienist or assistant. Assistant is much cheaper and faster than dental hygiene her, hope you can read this, Thanks
Truly both are great careers!!! You can always do dental assistant first and consider dental hygiene after! Opportunities are endless! Sending positive vibes your way!
Thanks 💕
I love her! I wanna be like her!
Hello there i am M.Sheher Yar and m also a Dental Hygienist in Pakistan. There is very Horrible (No (LOL)) Scope In Pakistan of a Dental Hygienist.
I really Like your videos.
I’m taking my RDA in May and then my CDA in June!! Eventually I want to be a hygienist though!! I feel like that’s how most of the girls I know are too 😂
That's so awesome! Congrats & sending best wishes to you!!!!
Is dental hygiene less stressful than dental assisting?
that's a great question! truly, everyone is different! it just depends on so many variables!!!!!
You can do an accelerated program for a bachelors in dental hygiene. You don’t have to go through 6 years 😭😭. Why didn’t she talk about the accelerated programs for dental hygienist for undergrad bachelors degree?
accelerated programs are for the associate degree -- I have an updated video that mentions that option here (since it's more rare) -- hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/BFTrSEvaKwM/w-d-xo.html
How old are u?
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Weird the program at my school you can become a hygienist in 2 years.
Hi there! Yes! Often times, the dental hygiene program itself is 2 years. However, the prerequisite courses generally take around 1 year to complete, prior to the dental hygiene program. I hope this helps :)
most dental hygienist are part time..is it because they make good money that they don't have a need to be there full time? or is it because clinics don't want to give them full time with benefits? I was looking into dental hygienist programs but now I'm kinda thinking twice about continuing the pre-reqs for it.
Hygiene can be very rough on your hands. A lot of hygienist choose to only work 3 days, 4 at most. If you work 5, you won't have a very long career. Most hygienist's work at several offices, and do not get benefits :( It's a great job though, and you make plenty of money.
You can go into nursing, same prereqs at least in San Diego California
I thought dental hygiene school was 2-3 years
Blossoming Faith most of them require pre requisites which are usually 2 years. So, 2 years of pre reqs, and 2-3 years of hygiene school. The program Im in now is a 5 year program
I’m in a 4 year program for BSDH
I have a program in Florida for a year
Sophia Tsir what program in Florida?
Down here in nc I think its 8 years of school
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Can dental hygienist become dentist?
Hi! There is always the option to go back to school and complete dental school prerequisites (which are different than dental hygiene school prerequisites) and apply to dental schools. Hope this helps!
I was interested in dental assisting but I’m not sure how to go about looking for schools. I’m in the Waukegan area on Illinois, any recommendations. Does the certification have to be accredited by anyone such as American dental association?
My dental assisting school knowledge is not super current - but what I do know is it depends on your office/doctor/boss. Many offices do not require that you attended an accredited dental assisting program. As long as you received the certificate (CDA) you should be eligible to work. Some offices don't require CDA at all - they will teach you on the job. Depends on the office you want to work! Hope this helps :)
become a hygienist don't be an assistant.....go for bigger! I'm an assistant CDA and planning to go to dental hygiene school
Teeth Talk Girl Thank you so much, I’m working on applications now! I’m making sure that the job doesn’t require the certification as well, so fingers crossed!
Koricometh Koricometh I was looking at dental hygiene school and it is something I’m very interested in pursuing. Hopefully after finding a job as an assistant I’ll be able to do the schooling for dental hygiene! Thank you for the advice and best wishes on your schooling! (:
To be honest I want to get my teeth in perfect condition for both the Dental assistant and the hygienist lol
lol ;)
Damn 3-6 years of school/training!?!?!?
And what's the pay like for this job?
For a dental hygienist yes. It could even be longer is you get your masters or doctorate in dental hygiene.
Dental assistant doesn’t get paid that much
Salina Reeves in texas they get paid a lot. Maybe not as much as a hygienist but they get paid good money.
How much they get paid an hour ?
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