If you’re looking for a great career with plenty of benefits and perks, you might want to consider donning the bib of a dental hygienist. A dental hygienist, if you don’t already know, cleans our teeth of plaque and cavities. They also prep the teeth for further treatment from the dentist, like performing x-rays and advising of possible problems.
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After becoming a professional, you’ll enjoy a flexible work schedule. Some dental hygienists only work as much as 3 times a week. Not only that; the dentist you work for might give you extra benefits like added compensation or extra vacation time. This of course depends on whether you’re a full-time employee or working part-time for your clinic.
A dental hygienist can earn as much as $70,000 per year. Aside from this compensation package, you’ll also be glad to know that dental hygienists are in demand everywhere. You’ll be employable anywhere you move. If you like what you’ve been reading, it’s time to check out any educational opportunities in your area on becoming a dental hygienist.
Kami Hoss, DDS, MS, holds a master’s in craniofacial biology and a doctorate in dental surgery. He also co-founded and built The Super Dentists with his business partner and wife, Dr. Nazli Keri. Their business became the largest pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice in San Diego with more than 180 employees, serving 125,000+ active patients. WhenKami Hoss is not actively working in his office, he loves working on charitable causes in his part of California like children’s dental health.
