I am an RDH living in Chicago's western suburbs and have been practicing since 2003. I enjoy my job and feel I make a difference in my patients lives. That being said, I do not like working for my micromanaging DDS. I have been looking for another office to work in for 2 years. read more
In my opinion, being a dental hygienist is "hell" if you can't find work, work for a dentist who does not value or respect you, and/or work with chronic pain. The current lack of F/T positions with benefits is a disadvantageous aspect of the field, but not in the above "hell" category. read more
Hi, i’m currently in high school and thinking about being a dental hygienist. i was just wondering if its a good decision or not. read more
Anastasia Turchetta has spent 28 years as a registered dental hygienist in three states, so she has her fair share of stories. Like the patient who went to Mexico to get cheaper dental implants, then walked into her office asking to get them fixed. read more