Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a job where you help take care of people’s teeth? For dental hygienists, that’s exactly what they do. They work alongside a dentist to help clean teeth, take x-rays and provide oral health education to their patients. In this video, you’ll learn directly from a registered dental hygienist how to become a hygienist, and what makes the career so interesting and rewarding.
Have children watch this video to get an insight into a dental hygienist’s perspective on why they do their job. Have them reflect on their last trip to the dentist and recall what role the dental hygienist played in their visit. Make them aware of what schooling it takes to become one. In all fifty states, you are able to practice with just an associate’s degree. Consider if going down this science-heavy course of schooling and career is really for you and think about if you could excel in this field. Ask the questions provided to get children to consider their future and the potential of choosing a career in healthcare as a dental hygienist. Also be aware of the many other careers you can get in this direction. Listen as she details her day to day life from checking her patient’s medical histories to sterilization of the environment after each patient.
Learn straight from a professional in the industry and consider your career options for when you grow up!
Discussion Questions
What is a career you have always been interested in? Is it a job in the dental field?
What would be the most interesting part about being a Dental Hygienist?
What do you think would be your least favorite part about being a Dental Hygienist?
If being a dental hygienist isn’t interesting to you, is there another job in dentistry that does?