Does anybody in the DFW Texas area know of a 2 year program/ community college to become a Dental Hygienist?
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http://www.tsbde.state.tx.us/schoolsPrint.htm\n\nThis link has a list of porgrams in your area
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http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/\n\nLook here, they suggest the BEST university for dentistry in Australia.
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Here is one excellent school in the US.  After you read this page about admission requirements, you can click on "home" and find out more about the school in general.\n\nhttp://www.dental.upenn.edu/academic/DMDprogram/dmd-admit-general.html
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You may want to contact dental schools and see if they have students looking for charity work.\n\nhope this helps!
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Have you checked San Diego Christian College? I believe the website is http://sdcc.edu .
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Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program.  D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you.  Not all states have D.D.S. programs.\n\nFailing that...\n\nContact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.\n\nCall your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.\n\nYour local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic.  In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."\n\nGo to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.\n\nIf you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging.  If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.\n\nCheck http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.\n\nCheck http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.\n\nIf worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
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i'm a dental student and you should consider going to the UT dental school in memphis.  it probably isn't that far from you since you're from NE arkansas.  i have several patients that come to the school from arkansas.  let me know if you want more info...
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I googled and came up with:\n   Baptist Health System/School of Health Professions\n   (210) 297-9636\n    Diag.Medical Sonography Certification\n\n  St.Phillips College\n  (210) 531-3417\n   Diag. Medical Sonography Certification\n\n  There are probably others,check area junior colleges,try the UT Health Sciences Center there also,might be some independent programs also.  Good Luck!!
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Check with the dental school nearest you.  The students do really good work and are well supervised.  Also, contact the health department in your area... many health departments in the U.S. now have dental clinics.
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I am a esthetician. There are alot of schools for this. Try a community college or private one. It depends on the state on how long it takes(how many hrs). It can be 2,000 and up. It  might be less at community college. Most you can take a fed school loan out. It's a great field, you have to love healing and people!
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Try the University of Missouri School of Dentistry.  To make an appointment for an initial visit, contact the School of Dentistry: (816) 235-2100\n\nhttp://dentistry.umkc.edu/
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I just finished a dental assistant course and hopefully will go back to school in a few years to become a dental hygienist.  I hear the pay is good in certain states.  Also, you have to be sure, wherever you are, that there is a high demand on the career of your choice, unless you're willing to relocate.  I love the dental field and am looking forward to continuing my education.  Good luck.
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Look for dental colleges in your area.  They often have students preform the same services as a dentist for little or no money.  These students have gone through years of training and are constantly supervised.\nBut, when these services are offered, they fill up fast!!  Check colleges in your area and then call to make a time.
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I suggest you find the nearest dental school to you.  The students always need patients to work on and they are well supervised.  The cost is usually quite low.  Another option is to call your local health department.  Many health departments in the U.S. now have dental clinics.
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Hands down, dental hygiene!!  I've been a dental hygienist for 18 years and have never regretted it.  The salary and benefits are great for a 2 year degree and you can choose your hours which is not as easy in nursing. I know many nurses just starting out have to work nights and holidays. That never happens with d. hygiene.  I work 4 days weekly now but have worked as little as 2 days when my son was small.  I've worked for the same dentist for 12 years--many of my patients are old friends now.  It is very gratifying to help patients maintain their dental health and spend time with them also.  Many patients share their personal lives and thoughts as well.  So you get to spend time with other adults and earn money as well.  When you have small children, I know how important that can be!!
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California State University, Fresno has a program.\nwww.csufresno.edu
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Hello,\n\n     2 years used to be possible in the U.S. or Canada,(graduated certificate), but now most institutions offer that program in collaboration with a M.Sc.D. These programs are excellent and have formed a lot of leaders in orthodontics. In Europe, Norway, Sweden and France are know to have good programs. While Norwegian and Swedish programs extend normally over a period of three years, in France it can be much longer. The cost of living in any of these countries (especially Scandinavia) are high and may not be suitable for you.\n\nA 2-years "good and cheap" orthodontics program is probably not a reality... Before you get involved in any program, check with your national board if you'll be entitle to work as an orthodontist after your education!