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| Did you know there is a shortage of dental hygienists? That is what I was told when my dentist office canceled my appointment this week. They were already making appointments seven months out, instead of six. I would have to wait another six months to get a new time slot, when it wasn't my fault! I told her I would call back in a few weeks after they hire someone new and get on her book. I was told that wouldn't happen. During COVID, many hygienists just quit and didn't come back. So now there is a serious shortage of people who will clean your teeth. Yes, I understand it's a nasty job. Too many germs to fight. So, if you're counseling a young person on what to study, what career to pursue, it would seem like pointing them to dental hygiene would offer job security. They will learn all the modern techniques for personal safety for themselves and the patients. The patient and the insurance companies will pay for their secure wages. They will get weekends and holidays off. We can't have people with gum disease running around. We need those hygienists. Meanwhile I need to find a new dentist who has an adequate staff. I want healthy teeth. |
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