NOT a Dental Assistant, but a Dental Hygienist. I know Baylor has a 4 yr program, but the state will license you with a 2 yr porgram. I'm just having trouble finding a community college that teaches it.
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Check out this site\n\nhttp://www.tsbde.state.tx.us/schoolsPrint.htm
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And, it might seem like our job isn't that hard, but the things we have to know! Wow! We're not just tooth-scrapers. We need to be able to look at medications that a patient is on and know how our anesthesia will react with those meds... we need to be able to look at a sore in the mouth and relay to the dentist what it might be... we need to be able to take and develop xrays and see possible problems in those xrays. There is a lot of training before a person can be a dental hygienist, and school is expensive. If we weren't paid well, we'd never pay off our student loans!
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go buy a book on dental assistanting..it will be easier to learn the procedures & instruments using them...\n I used to train assistants & dentist in a large clinic.. sometime the dentist were more clueless than the untrained assitance !!\n Study Grey's Antomy..of the head..it will help you to understand the area you are going into....\n You can get a free version on line....also anything to do with Dental Radiology..it's amazing how many dentist can't even take an x ray !! I taught many how to do that too..\n Also learn about "Cross Cantamination"...CDDC in Miami has a great class on it...not sure if the CDDC has anything on line..\n Good luck
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I think there are probably several steps and&#92;or options.  Contacting any university that has a School of Dentistry should be able to provide you with this information.  If you have graduated from a School of Dentistry then your faculty advisor should also be able to assist you.
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Usually you can contact the local colleges..unless there is an actual dental school around you.  I live in Ohio, and we can go to OSU medical to the dentist.  I know a lot of people who do and say it's much cheaper!  Good luck!
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I am a Physical therapist assistant  that just graduated in August and I know people who are dental hygienists.  I choose to go to be a PTA because I was able to get out of school faster to be able to work in the clinic and there are just so many places you can work and so many different injuries you can see because everyone is different even if they have the same injury.  I have researched and there are a couple of universities in the U.S that have a bridging program to go from a PTA to a PT with some experience.  A PTA won't make as much money as a PT but there are not quite as many responsibilities and paperwork.  Those that I know that are dental hygienists enjoy it and have never complained about their job.  Hope this helps.
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Dental schools frequently see regular dental patients, but charge much less than private-practice dentists do.  Do an online search for dental schools in your area, and call for an appointment.\nBelieve me, when I was in dental school, I couldn't find enough patients - they should be excited to have you.  If you're in the area, I recommend the University of Washington School of Dentistry.\nBear in mind that though the work is usually excellent (everything done the by the dental students is supervised by licensed dentists), it will take longer.  Dental students aren't going to be as fast as private-practice dentists.
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I would vote for the Associates at the local community college if you do not want to spend the time for a Bachelor's Degree. The masters degree would assume you have completed a nursing degree or program diploma. However, there might be a program or two out there, and I noticed there is one called an accelerated program in Texas which would take you three years.
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Medicaid will not pay for braces because they consider it cosmetic. Sad, I know. Other options are maybe finding a dental college that will do the work (under close supervision) for pretty low cost. The only other thing I know is to take out a loan. I've got two kids that are going to need braces in the next 1-2 years and I'm taking them to the nearest dental college. If you are old enough, you can help your mom out by getting a part-time job or baby-sitting and help pay for it. You'll get something you need, help relieve your Mom of some of the financial burden, and have a sense of accomplishment.
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I dont live in Memphis,Tn.  But where I live there is a college with  dental students who provide dental care to the public for a very low fee. Try checking out your local colleges.
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A dental college.  You will be worked on by a student, but the work is free.  I don't know where one is near you though.
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My wife is a dentist and I'm a Marine.  She was able to complete dental school at USC without many issues.  To be an orthodontist you realize that you're talking about six years of dental school, right?  Four for dental degree and two for specialty.  Secondly, getting into Specialty school especially orthodontics is very difficult and if she does get in the chances that it will be in the same school that she went to dental school at are slim and none.  I doubt she'll be able to live on base with you and attend school but it also depends on where you're at and what schools are around you. Good Luck
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An orthodontist is a dentist that specializes in braces.  In order to become an orthodontist, you will first need to become a general dentist.  To become a general dentist, first receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited university which takes approx. 4 years ... next get into a dental college and attend for 4 years then take your state dental board exams and pass.  Then procede to go to school for an extra 2 years to specialize as an orthodontist.  All in all, you're looking at about 10 years of schooling.
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i used to be a dental assistant.  now i am in dental school studying to be a dentist.  it is a fantastic field to work in, but you really have to love it.  it is detail oriented, hard on your back and hands, your workspace is very small (the human mouth); this is a medical field which means you will deal with blood; and it may require you to have your own practice so business skills come into play; you will be in close contact with patients; you need great communication skills, manual dexterity...\n\nbest advice i can give you is to go visit a local dentist who will let you shadow them for a day or two, so you can see exactly what kind of working environment you can expect, how the dental office works (basically), and so on.....\n\ngood luck
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When I was a Dental Assistant at Sheppard AFB (we have a residency there).  One of the residents did a presentation on performing CPR/first aid for obese and/or pregnate (sp??) individuals.\nI would also check out some new equipement (dental supply websites) for endo/oral surgery...they're usually up on top of the inovative techs.\n\nGood Luck!!!
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www.simplyteeth.com  ....this is a great website I used it alot whilst I was at uni studying to become a dental nurse.....hope if helps......oops sorry i read question wrong.......like the other lady suggested talk to a Dental Nurse  they will give u all the info you need.
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I have had lots of work done at a Dental college.  I was happy with the work but, it took longer than a normal dental office and required alot more time and visits.  But remember they are getting graded so they are going to do the best they can and the instructors will check all of their work.  My husband and son both had their braces done at the Dental college and their teeth look great.