Dental Hygenist Schools in PA?
Ok I live In Punxsutawney Pa and I wanted to find the closest schools in the area to become a Dental Hygenist.
Also if possible let me know the pros and cons of the job.
Does have your teeth pulled out hurt ?
Answers:
Here is a list of hygiene schools for Pennsylvania from the American Dental Hygienists Association...
Community College of Philadelphia Date Submitted: 10/16/2006
Dental Hygiene Programs
Dental Hygiene Department
CCP 1700 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130-0000
Theresa Grady, RDH, MEd — Dental Hygiene Program Director
Phone: (215) 751-8927 Ext.: Fax: (215) 751-8937
Email Address: tgrady@ccp.edu
Web Site: www.ccp.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Harcum College Date Submitted: 10/11/2004
Allied Health Sciences
Dental Hygiene Program
750 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-0000
Jean Byrnes-Ziegler, RDH, MS — Professor/Program Director
Phone: (610) 526-6110 Ext.: Fax: (610) 526-6182
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: www.harcum.edu/
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Harrisburg Area Community College Date Submitted: 01/19/2007
Math, Science & Allied Health
Dental Hygiene Program
One HACC Drive, W-227
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
Sandra Z. Zagar, RDH – Acting Program Director
Phone: (717) 221-1733 Ext.: Fax: (717) 236-0709
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: www.hacc.edu/
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AA
Baccalaureate: N/A
Luzerne County Community College Date Submitted: 10/4/2006
Dental Hygiene Program
Dental Health Department
1333 S. Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899
Catherine M. Brown, CDA, RDH, MEd — Director of Dental Health
Phone: (800) 377-5222 Ext.: 447 Fax: (570) 740-0265
Email Address: cbrown@luzerne.edu
Web Site: www.luzerne.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Manor College Date Submitted: 10/8/2004
Dental Hygiene Program
700 Fox Chase Rd.
Jenkintown, PA 19046-3399
Virginia M. Saunders, RDH, M.Ed — Director - Dental Hygiene and Senior Associate Professor
Phone: (215) 885-2360 Ext.: 284 Fax: (215) 576-6564
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: www.manor.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Montgomery County Community College Date Submitted: 9/15/2005
Health & Physical Education Division
Dental Hygiene Program
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0796
Jenny Sheaffer, RDH, MS — Director & Professor, Dental Hygiene Program
Phone: (215) 641-6623 Ext.: Fax: (215) 619-7171
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: www.mc3.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Northampton Community College Date Submitted: 10/4/2006
Allied Health and Sciences Division
Dental Auxiliary Programs
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020-0000
Terry Sigal Greene, RDH, M.Ed — Director, Dental Auxiliary Programs
Phone: (610) 861-5440 Ext.: Fax: (610) 861-4139
Email Address: tsigalgreene@northampton.edu
Web Site: www.northampton.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Pennsylvania College of Technology Date Submitted: 1/18/2006
School of Health Sciences
Dental Hygiene Program
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701-0000
Shawn Kiser, RDH — Coordinator of Dental Hygiene
Phone: (570) 320-8007 Ext.: Fax: (570) 320-2401
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: www.pct.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
Tri-State Business Institute Date Submitted: 9/21/2006
Dental Hygiene Program
5757 West Ridge Road
Erie, PA 16506-0000
Susan Gorman, RDH, BSED — Program Director
Phone: (814) 838-7673 Ext.: Fax: (814) 838-4276
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: http://www.tsbi.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
University of Pittsburgh Date Submitted: 10/5/2005
School of Dental Medicine
Dental Hygiene Program
B-82 Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261-1937
Angelina E. Riccelli, RDH, MS — Director
Phone: (412) 648-8432 Ext.: Fax: (412) 383-8737
Email Address: N/A
Web Site: www.dental.pitt.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: CERTIFICATE
Associate: N/A
Baccalaureate: BS-DH
Westmoreland County Community College Date Submitted: 10/4/2006
Health Professions/Biology
Dental Hygiene Program
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697-1895
Angela S. Rinchuse, RDH, MEd — Assistant Professor/Director
Phone: (724) 925-4163 Ext.: Fax: (724) 925-5808
Email Address: rinchusea@wccc-pa.edu
Web Site: www.wccc-pa.edu
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate: AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
As a dental hygienist of 15 years I can say I definately wouldn't choose to change my career. The pay is great, but that isn't really the best part of what I do. What I really enjoy the most is being respected medical professional that has the opportunity to make a genuine impact in my patient's lives. You can educate a person so that they can take better care of themself, or save them from a problem that is already present (like oral cancer). You might get to see a family grow (or grow up) if you are in a practice for a long enough time and may become the reason why the come to the office even though they are fearful. You might be part of a team that you look forward to working with. The opportunities to go out and help in the community (like talking with a group of girl scouts or at a school fair) are endless. You can furthur your education (from an associate's degree to a bachelor's) and teach at the college level, work as a sales rep or be involved in research. My flexibility with my schedule at work has allowed me to raise a family and go to school for a bachelor's degree. My employer helps pay for uniforms and continuing education along with retirement and vacation benefits. I could go on and on, but if you think this may be the career for you it might be a good time to ask your dentist if you could spend some time at the office and see what it is like. I currently have a high school junior shadowing me on Fridays...
(This is a response that I had given to someone else previously, as for cons --- I would say that the dental community is small and you need to be very cautious about your behavior (what you say and do) since news travels!)
Hope that helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
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