What's wrong with a male hygienist??

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I would like to hear all opinions regarding why you would or wouldn't hire a male hygienist. Only honest responses please.

Originally Posted by KAIN DDS

I would like to hear all opinions regarding why you would or wouldn't hire a male hygienist. Only honest responses please.

I have a male hygienist in my office. For me, as a male dentist, it's always good to have another male in an atmosphere where most staff are females.

I see nothing wrong with it.

No problem with male hygeinists. Male assistants may be an issue where I practice, since during conscious sedation (nitrous) there needs to be at least one female staff in the room.

Originally Posted by Cold Front

I have a male hygienist in my office. For me, as a male dentist, it's always good to have another male in an atmosphere where most staff are females.

I'm beginning to think its a NYC& NOrth jersey problem

My family dentist had a male hygienist. He happened to have an English accent which was cool.
From a patient's point of view: He was good and had a great sense of humor. None of us (everyone in our family went to the same dentist) thought that a male hygienist was "different" or exceptional.

As long as he does a good job and has good interaction/rapport with patients, there is no problems at all. That statement pretty much goes for any hygienist reguardless of what sex they are

I haven't had any experience with a male hygienist myself, but I know they're out there. It's funny because my mother always wanted to go to female dentists because she thought they would be better(ironic, since I'm a male).

It's just pop psychology. Why do people associate nursing with females? Why are so many women in pharmacy?

I wouldn't mind having another male in my staff. Maybe when I expand.

Originally Posted by TheToothsayer

I haven't had any experience with a male hygienist myself, but I know they're out there. It's funny because my mother always wanted to go to female dentists because she thought they would be better(ironic, since I'm a male).

It's just pop psychology. Why do people associate nursing with females? Why are so many women in pharmacy?

I wouldn't mind having another male in my staff. Maybe when I expand.

Lol I would get rid of most of the women lol. Not whether I like, get along bc I actually find it easier to get along with woman, the issue is when too many of them are around the atmosphere is too Female. Drama, catty, talkative, less patient focus, less goal focus. IMO all due respect bc woman in general are great but when the hen house gets comfortable the atmosphere is blah.

Careful with that mindset.


I find that most male practitioners elect to work WITH another male like a partnership. I think we see more of those than a man working under a man. It's just not "manly" to be a DH or a nurse. Completely ridiculous, but I suppose that's why the Irish wear kilts.


Gender roles are more like gender guidelines. Whoever is the best DH is who is getting paid the most and hired for the longest time.

Originally Posted by TheToothsayer

Careful with that mindset.


I find that most male practitioners elect to work WITH another male like a partnership. I think we see more of those than a man working under a man. It's just not "manly" to be a DH or a nurse. Completely ridiculous, but I suppose that's why the Irish wear kilts.


Gender roles are more like gender guidelines. Whoever is the best DH is who is getting paid the most and hired for the longest time.

I thought it was the scots lol hmmm gotta look it up I guess.

I am a male hygienist for the past 6 years and going to dental school. For the most part, my patients love me because I'm very gentle and can assimilate well with them. My staff loves me because they don't have to deal with the female "drama." So it is good to have a male hygienist in your office. I don't think sex has anything to do with it.

Originally Posted by rdh2dds26

I am a male hygienist for the past 6 years and going to dental school. For the most part, my patients love me because I'm very gentle and can assimilate well with them. My staff loves me because they don't have to deal with the female "drama." So it is good to have a male hygienist in your office. I don't think sex has anything to do with it.

Yeah yr right it's the snobby uptight attitude here in thenyc area!

Does anyone know how things look for Aspiring Male Hygienists in Texas? More so in Fort Worth? I am 28 and seriously thinking of pursuing this as my career. I currently supervise a team of about 20 guys in satellite installation and I am done with the installation industry period. It demands your life. I would love to have a family and be able to spend quality time with my family but that will be impossible with job I have now. I constantly have to put everything on HOLD for the job. Any information that you have in addition to the info already posted on this thread would be greatly appreciated.

I'm in jersey, and I'm getting out bc jersey isn't right for male rdh