Possible to be Hygienist D3 in MA?

[RU1992]

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I was just wondering if its possible to be a dental hygienist after your second year of dental school in Massachusetts if you take the licensing exam. Someone had told me that it was possible before (according to the website that I provided below), but I would just like other people to confirm that this is possible because I've heard mixed opinions. I would really appreciate it if someone could clarify this for me. Thank you so much!

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/r...4-20100820.pdf

PS: Sorry for the repost, I don't know how to remove it from the other forum but figured it would be more appropriate to place it here. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[chrispyy]

Yes after you pass your boards from 2nd year you can apply and practice as a hygienist if you'd like

 

[RU1992]

Thank you for the response! I'm just wondering how people usually go about doing this, if you know of people personally. Do they find an office open on weekends, late nights, or do they skip classes to work during the week? I'm just curious how it works out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.