Career Path

Dimensions Brand Ambassador Jayme Tubandt, RDH, BSDH, a clinical dental hygienist at Falls Community Dental in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, discusses how she made the decision to practice in a Federally Qualified Health Center. I became a dental hygienist to help improve the oral health of others and there is no better place to do this than at...

The world of Current Dental Terminology, or CDT, can be overwhelming at first glance. Developed by the American Dental Association (ADA), CDT is a system for classifying dental procedures/services for reimbursement by third-party payers. Getting the hang of using the correct code for specific procedures may seem daunting, but, in reality, it just takes practice and continued learning...

Olga R. Zozaya, RDH, BSDH, a clinical dental hygienist who has been working in periodontics for 16 years, and a clinical and laboratory instructor at Concorde Career College in San Bernardino, California, shares tips on how to make the switch from a nonhealthcare profession to dental hygiene. I went to dental school for two semesters long before starting...

Whether it was a professor who inspired you or you’ve always had a passion for higher education, dental hygienists have much to offer the next generation of clinicians. But what steps should you take if you’re considering a career in academia? Here is some advice from dental hygienists who are devoting their careers to educating the next generation...

During this time of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders, dental hygienists and dental hygiene students are learning to navigate a new normal. Dimensions Brand Ambassador Yvette Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH, a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota shares indispensable tips on how to thrive in dental hygiene school during the...

Emily R. Holt, MHA, RDH, CDA, EFDA, a clinical associate professor of dental hygiene at the University of Southern Indiana, offers dental hygiene students a plan to succeed on their National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Dental hygiene students across the United States must pass a written examination to gain licensure in their field. Without a plan, the future...

Yvette Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH, a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, shares indispensable tips on how to thrive in dental hygiene school and the profession. The excitement of starting a dental hygiene program is indescribable. The first day of class is the beginning of your professional journey. For...

Lisa Bilich, RDH, BSDH, MSEd, professor and chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at Eastern Washington University in Spokane shares how she helps motivate dental hygiene students. When asked, “How do you inspire students?” my first thought is “I inspire students?” As I think back over my 17 years in education and all of the students I...

For dental hygienists with bachelor degrees, going on to further their education can provide an array of professional benefits.

The ivory tower calls to many a dental hygienist but how to get started? Here is some advice from dental hygienists who are devoting their careers to educating the next generation of dental hygienists.   “Learning how to teach is transferrable to many areas of education, classroom teaching, and clinical teaching. You may want to focus on doing...