Very happy with the service and advice rendered here, The environment is the best I’ve ever been In the staff seem to enjoy what they do, and believe me as a retired navy guy now trucker Driver, I have literally been around the world. I highly recommend Family dentistry, Sorry I ran out of time today before my appointment, meant to bring Flowers to let you all know your appreciated, maybe next time… Give Family dentistry a chance, you will be a repeat customer.
Step Into a Great Career
More people are realizing how important it is to take care of their teeth – and that means the need for dental hygienists is growing fast. This career offers good pay and strong job security. In South Dakota, dental hygienists earn an average of $39.01 an hour. Plus, the job usually has regular daytime hours, with little to no night, weekend, or holiday work.
To become a dental hygienist, you’ll need to complete a training program and get licensed. The University of South Dakota offers both bachelor’s and master’s degree options. Soon, other schools in the state will also have associate degree programs available. After your classes, you’ll take exams and show your skills to get licensed in South Dakota.
Once licensed, you’ll have many choices for where to work. Most dental hygienists work in private dental offices, but some work in public health – including schools, nursing homes, and government programs. This gives you the chance to help many different types of people throughout your career.