Babies begin to develop their primary teeth 6 weeks after conception while in their mother's womb.
Dental Hygiene Program
The US Department of Labor has predicted that the demand for dental hygienist are increasing and will increase up to 27% by 2014. As population grows this demand will only increase exponentially. It is one of the most secure and well paid jobs in the country. The good news is, becoming a dental hygienist can be achieved within 2 years with an Associates Degree. You can also opt to get a 4-year Bachelors Degree or a Masters in dental hygiene if case you are interested in teaching dental hygiene.
Some of the courses Dental Hygienists take are:
- Dental Methods
- Dental Radiology
- Preclinical Dental Hygiene
- Clinical Dental Hygiene
- Pharmacology
- Oral Pathology
- Principles of Periodontics
- Oral Health and Nutrition
Salary: The median salary for dental hygienists is between $28 - $40 an hour. Most dental hygienists work part time and also have the freedom to decide their working schedule that fits their lifestyle.