How hard is dental hygiene school?

Are dental hygiene programs really that difficult? I've heard several times how intensive they are. Does that mean they are intensive in the sense that there's sooo much information cramed into a short two-year period... read more

Dental hygiene school is a moderately difficult program, but if you are dedicated to your studies and keep your eye on the goal (a great career!) you will be successful. Your professors want to help you succeed. read more

The only people who can tell you what dental hygiene school is about are the ones who have been there. Don't let people who started the program then dropped out, people who second guessed themselves and didn't apply, or people who have only heard what it's like to tell you what you should do. read more

Dental hygienists must be socially perceptive and service oriented. They need excellent critical thinking, speaking and listening skills, and manual dexterity. To work in this occupation, one needs an associate degree or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. read more