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I am thinking about becoming a Dental Hygienist, but I am a guy?
Asked by Tom
Is it ok for a male to become a dental hygienist? Seems like its a high paid profession and I only need 2 years of college. Problem is, I hear 97 percent of dental hygienists are female. Will I face discrimination if I try to get into this field?
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The hygenist who cleans my teeth is a guy, much younger than me, and I feel comfortable with him. So it should be a non issue. There are more and more male nurses and they deal with alot more intimate issues than teeth so your gender should be a non issue.
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who cares, just do it. what's wrong with learning with girls. i wish i did that to meet girls lol.
don't make mistake of doing engineering. its 99% male.
Answered by Vish
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I don't think that should be a consideration in their hiring practice. At least I hope not. If they do you have a case for gender discrimination. Anymore, if there is a job your willing to do and it pays good, then don't let something like that stop you. Let's face it, manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past, which most men were in, and now we have to do whatever we can now, right?
Answered by Matt S
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All my dental hygienist have been men so i don't understand about the facing discrimination part? o.o
Do what makes you happy.
Answered by Tamara
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what??? i didnt know that! damn! im gonna have to think about becoming one.... : /
Answered by alex
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