Dental Hygienist Interview Preparation Guide
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1 :: What courses taken prior to enrolling in the dental hygiene program supported you in the program?
★ Anatomy and physiology (hands down)
★ The Science courses including A & P, Chemistry, Microbiology as well as Psychology, Speech and Communications were all very helpful and necessary.
★ The Science courses including A & P, Chemistry, Microbiology as well as Psychology, Speech and Communications were all very helpful and necessary.
2 :: What was the most difficult course or project for you?
Periodontics was the most difficult, due to the big picture aspect to the disease. I didn't really understand how it all came together until I got into the work force.Through experience I began to see patients who had health issues that affected their perio status.
Working with full blown perio cases brought it all together for me.
Working with full blown perio cases brought it all together for me.
3 :: What was your favorite and most difficult class?
My favorite and most difficult classes were Histology/Embryology and oral pathology we had fun memorizing, questioning and doing a few projects. The most difficult thing for me was to work on group projects. And yes I survived group projects (not a fan of these). I can now admit that these were very beneficial when working with a small group or staff every day!
4 :: What gave you a tough time that you wish you would have received more help with?
★ More time with the ultrasonic would have been helpful.After four years of work I finally feel pretty effective with the ultrasonic. Also, sharpening the instrument was a challenge.I have worked very diligently to become proficient at this skill.
★ The two biggies for me are coding and scheduling as I had no prior dental experience.
★ The two biggies for me are coding and scheduling as I had no prior dental experience.
5 :: Why did you choose hygiene as a profession?
★ I knew health care was one of the fastest growing career areas, good pay, flexible hours. I didn't expect to love the work as much as I do.
★ I wanted to be in a profession that I could apply my communication skills to teach people of all ages how to be healthier. Hygiene chose me!
★ I wanted to be in a profession that I could apply my communication skills to teach people of all ages how to be healthier. Hygiene chose me!
6 :: What did you think dental hygiene was all about when you started school?
1: Cleaning teeth.
2: I thought it was all about teeth and gums!
2: I thought it was all about teeth and gums!
7 :: What things surprised you once you were enrolled in the dental hygienist program?
1: The link between systemic health and oral condition.
2: The depth of study and many other subjects to be mastered in DH was amazing.
2: The depth of study and many other subjects to be mastered in DH was amazing.
8 :: What do you wish someone would have told you before you started school?
★ Patient management would be a huge aspect of the daily workday. It takes all kinds to make the world go around and many of them will sit in you dental chair.
★ To clean every corner of my house and train my boys better because there was no looking back.
★ To clean every corner of my house and train my boys better because there was no looking back.
9 :: Share your memorable experiences?
★ Completing my class IV patient. It was very rewarding.
★ Wow every experience was one to remember.
★ Wow every experience was one to remember.
10 :: What is the best way to brush?
Just because your teeth are made of hard enamel, it doesn't mean you should scrub them like you would a dirty pot.
Scrubbing that's too aggressive or a toothbrush that's too hard can harm gums and tooth enamel.
Brush for two minutes every time (half a minute for each quadrant of teeth), and use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
Scrubbing that's too aggressive or a toothbrush that's too hard can harm gums and tooth enamel.
Brush for two minutes every time (half a minute for each quadrant of teeth), and use a soft-bristled toothbrush.