Take biology, chemistry and mathematics courses in high school.
Observe and interview your dentist's dental hygienist and ask yourself whether you think this could be a fulfilling career for you.
It lists the accredited schools that offer an associate's degree in dental hygiene. Search the Web for further career information.
Send for school catalogs before your senior year in high school. Pay close attention to each school's admission requirements.
Pass written and clinical licensing examinations in the state in which you will work, after you graduate from the dental hygienist program. Some states may also require an examination on the legal aspects of the profession.
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