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You can enroll in a program of 2 or 4 years when you go to dental hygienist school. If you take a 2 year program, you will graduate with an associate’s degree from a local school. If you have your associate’s degree, it is all you need to find a job at a dentist’s office. A four year degree is needed to teach, perform research or work in administration. You can use the internet to complete your dental hygienist online program. A dental hygienist needs to be recognized in the state they want to work in to get a job there. In order to qualify for a license, you will need to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program and pass written and clinical exams. Almost all states require the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination in addition to the regional or state clinical exam. Some states may require an exam on the legal aspects of dental hygiene practice.

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Dental hygienists work closely with a dentist and focus primarily on preventative oral health care, cleaning patients’ teeth and educating them on how to care for their teeth and gums between dental appointments. Like all dental professions, dental hygienist careers will be secure for a while to come. The current hourly wage for a new hygienist was 30.00 in 2007. Schools, government and public health facilities all require the employment of a dental hygienist.