Oral Hygiene
How long should you brush your teeth for?
2 mins
How many times should you visit the dentist?
Twice a year
How much money does the first year of dental hygiene cost for local residents?
$17,000
What is a benefit to being a hygienist?
Helping others
How many years is the program?
Two
What is the purpose of flossing?
To remove bacteria, plaque, and food debris from in between your teeth and under the gumline.
Cavities are contagious? T/F?
True
How much is the total cost of tuition for a nonresident student?
$47,000
Who is in charge of finding their patients?
YOU!!!
Can you name a pre-requisite?
Anatomy
Organic/Elementary Chemistry
Physiology
Microbiology
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Statistics
Psychology
English: Academic Reading and Writing
English: Critical Thinking
Communications: Intro to Comm studies
Communications: Oral
Intro to Communication
Ethnic Studies
Sociology
What angle should you hold your toothbrush at when brushing?
45 degrees
Which is reversible, periodontitis or gingivitis?
Gingivitis
How many figures does the average dental hygienist make?
6 figures
When does education end as a dental hygienist?
Never! We take courses for the rest of our career, its a lifelong learning experience
What grade (percentage) do you have to maintain to be enrolled in the program?
C (75%)
What shape should you make while flossing?
C-Shaped
Tooth mobility is always a sign of disease? T/F
False
What factors affect pay?
Years of experience, specific skills, and the type of practice
What type of disorder can you get from working as a dental hygienist?
Musculoskeletal Disorder
What class MUST you take at Oxnard College to be eligible for the program?
Pre-dental hygiene
What element helps remineralize your teeth and is commonly found in toothpaste?
Fluoride
What does RDHAP stand for?
Registered Dental Hygienist Advanced Practice
What is the hourly wage of hygienists in ventura county?
$50-over $60
What blood-borne pathogens can you be exposed to in dental hygiene?
Hepatitis B/C, HIV
How many credits do you need to be eligible for the first pool?
32 credits (14 of those being science)