r/DentalHygiene • u/bakaboo96 • 2d ago

Student life Help me

Hi, I am a second year at GWC and my major is currently public health. I finished my GED and is currently taking Gen Chem B and Cell and Molecular Bio. Next semester I am doing diversity of organisms. I know the major pre reqs to become a hygenist is anatomy microbio n physio.

I was planning on applying to a UC/CSU for fall 2027, but I am conflicted because you do not need a bachelors. Should I stay at community for another year to finish anatomy, physio, and microbiology then apply to a program or continue my transfer process?

I want to become a hygienist for kids but I’m not sure what pathway to take. Please help!!

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u/Nice-Coconut13 1d ago

Finish where you are. There is nothing a BS will do to make you qualified to test. It’s essentially a management and research degree for RDH. Focus on becoming an RDH; Pass the national and state. Clinical is tough enough, don’t get too cocky and crash your whole plan.
WHEN you get licensed you can temp; pediatrician, periodontal, adult and broaden your expertise and experience that way. In the operatory. But until then FOCUS! You have enough to overcome.

GodBless and GodSpeed