Can a dental student become a hygienist?

[Bifenthrin]

I am currently in D2. I was wondering if dental students can become licensed hygienists while still on the DDS path... the reason I ask is that if this were possible, it could be beneficial because I'd be able to work part time as a hygienist during D3/D4...

If it is possible, how does one go about it?

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[Daurang]

I am currently in D2. I was wondering if dental students can become licensed hygienists while still on the DDS path... the reason I ask is that if this were possible, it could be beneficial because I'd be able to work part time as a hygienist during D3/D4...

If it is possible, how does one go about it?

Yes. Surely many 3rd and 4th year dental students do. Check with your state licensing board.

 

[irishmom]

To be a hygienist you need to pass the national board, regional board and state board so I as a RDH, would say probably not.

 

[jda02624]

Yes. Surely many 3rd and 4th year dental students do. Check with your state licensing board.

I've never heard of any dental student doing this. Like "irishmom" said, you have to pass hygiene boards and get licensed. This requires graduating from an accredited dental hygiene program.

http://www.ada.org/en/education-car...cation-training-requirements-dental-hygienist

 

[Daurang]

Like I said from experience, check with your licensing board. Here's one example...

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/quality/boards/dhstuapp.pdf

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[jda02624]

That surprises me! I wonder how many states allow that. I can't imagine having time to actually work during D3/4, but that is a great option to have.
Thanks for the info

 

[Bman1047]

That is unique, but you still have to pass a DH license exam, in this case the NERB...so if a dental student can find the time, finances, and patience...go for it!

 

[InspiredDDS]

I checked with my state board and the requirement was that you must pass NBDE part one AND two.