Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant Are you confused of what you want to be? Many people are confused of what to choose because they worry about many things at once. Some people are too busy with their family and didn't have the chance to become what they wanted. There is a career out there that will get you the training you need in just six-eight months. This career is Dental assistance. The good thing about dental assistant is that it's a fast growing field and you become one really fast. I'm really confused about becoming dental assistant or dental hygienist. Although dental hygiene is suitable for my age and the amount of free time I have. To contrast between dental hygiene and dental assistant, I will be talking about the three main ideas of these two fields. As a matter of fact, there are three main reasons to choose either of them and they are salary, work and schooling. One main reason people choose dental hygiene is the salary. The salary is pretty high and it only needs associate's degree (two years on the field). One reason why people tend …show more content…
It is easier to become a dental assistant. It only takes months to become a dental assistant and some states require only on-the-job training. People also tend to choose dental hygiene because of the degree they offer. You can get a certificate on dental assistant but you can get an associate's, bachelor's degree and a certificate on dental hygiene. The more you study the more salary you will have. Accounting to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Both dental hygienists and dental assistants work with dentists to help people care for their teeth, treat problems such as cavities and prevent dental disease. Dental hygienists, however, generally undergo more education than dental assistants and also have a much wider scope of practice," (Greenwood 1). Remember that is it hard to become a dental hygienist then it is to become a dental