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The Best Dental Hygienist Programs In the Time of COVID-19

In these scary and uncertain times, you may fear that you’ll never be able to get back into a classroom. COVID-19 has disrupted so many lives, but it doesn’t have to stop you from achieving your dreams of becoming a dental hygi ...

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5 Dental Industry Trends to Watch out for in 2020

It’s recommended people visit the dentist at least once every six months. However, with so many choices available, many people have trouble choosing the right dentist. If you want your dental practice to stand out from the competit ...

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Which New Dental Technologies Have Made the Hygienist’s Job Easier?

The dental hygienist job outlook is increasing. By 2028, this role is expected to grow by 11%. Today is a great time to become a dental hygienist because of the rise in dentistry technology. Technology helps improve patient’s oral care, ...

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See-Through Teeth: 5 Interesting Things to Show Patients on a Dental X-Ray

Dentists often make dental X-rays seem routine, boring, and maybe even a little scary. But, you can make them interesting and use the images to teach patients about the structures they typically cannot see. When people see through teeth for ...

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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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5 Different Distraction Techniques to Calm a Patient’s Nerves in the Dental Office

5 Distraction Techniques to Calm a Patient’s Nerves How many people around the world do you think struggle with poor dental health? The World Health Organization estimates that it’s half of the world’s population. For man ...

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Brush, Brush, Brush Your Teeth, Gently With Your Brush: How to Teach Oral Hygiene for Kids

How to Teach Oral Hygiene for Kids Your child hates brushing their teeth and you have to practically drag them into the dentist office kicking and screaming. You know it’s important to teach them good oral hygiene when they are young ...

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My Healthy Mouth and Me: How Taking Care of Your Teeth Helps Your Whole Body

Oral diseases affect 3.9 billion people in the world and for many of these people, their dental problems end up affecting other parts of their body. The truth is that you need to take care of your teeth for reasons other than the aesthet ...

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Dental Hygienist Jobs in High Demand in Correctional Facilities

It pays to become a dental hygienist. Currently, the average annual income is $68,250. But that’s not all, the employment rate for dental hygienist jobs is expected to grow 20% between 2016 and 2026. And if the thought of sitting i ...

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SODC is NOW accepting Dental Assisting applications for 2024. View Programs