Dental Hygienists Abroad
Practicing as an American dental hygienist in Switzerland is much more complicated today than it was 20 years ago. This is why there are so few American hygienists present in Switzerland now.
When I worked there, there was a community of hundreds of Americans consisting of both Canadians and U.S Americans. There were also hygienists from Scandinavian countries present. What happened so suddenly to cause this decline?
Cultural awareness is crucial in landing any job abroad, as well as settling into a new life overseas.
For internationally practicing dental hygienists, it’s no different.
After you land a a job overseas, the next step is finding a place to live.
In parts of Europe, such as Germany, having a permanent address near to your place of work is a requirement for your residency permit. So, considering how crucial it is to find property abroad, how can we make sure that we get it right?
Read our guide and learn how to rent the perfect property in Germany.
Check out this first-hand description of international dental hygiene in Italy by an aspiring dental hygienist!
“I chose to study the field of dental hygiene in the country of Italy. I come from an Italian family, and much of my extended family still resides in Salerno, Italy. In fact, I am traveling to Salerno in May 2017 to visit my cousins. I have recently been researching more about the country and learning the Italian language, so the study of dental hygiene practice within the country is quite timely for me. Dental hygiene practice in Italy is both similar and different to the ways of practice in the United States…” more on her blog
International Dental Hygiene in Italy – Bronte, RDH
Learn about dental hygienists practicing in different parts of the world in our Traveling Dental Hygienist Spotlight.
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Working conditions for dental hygienists in the US are sometimes less than ideal. Most dental hygienists work as at-will, part-time employees. These employees don’t usually have access to the same benefits and job security as full-time employees. For us, this type of insecurity goes hand-in-hand with the job title and we accept it as it […]
With so many toothpaste options available, how can you know which one is the best for you?
Castles, rivers, forests and fresh air make Germany a dream for this international dental hygienist in Germany.
What are the qualifications for a license in dental hygiene in New Zealand?
Becoming a dental hygienist in New Zealand requires a bachelor’s degree either in oral health or in health science oral health.
There are two schools that offer this degree: University of Otago and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) (New Zealand Dental and… Read More
International Dental Hygiene in New Zealand — WELCOME TO JESSICA HOFFMAN’S DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENT TEACHING BLOG!
Visit the Traveling Dental Hygienist Spotlight page to get to know other traveling hygienists!
Living or studying abroad was always the dream of this international dental hygienist, Sarah Twiford. After backpacking around Europe in 2016, she felt she had to see more of Europe. See how Sarah came to work as an international dental hygienist in Germany.
Practicing as a foreign-trained dental hygienist in Switzerland is still possible, just be prepared for a long and frustrating path to licensure.
Child abuse cases have risen dramatically during the current COVID-19 pandemic. As licensed healthcare providers in the U.S., we have responsibilities when it comes to recognizing the signs of child abuse.
What is the best way to practice international dental hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Since dental professionals are uniquely vulnerable when it comes to the transmission of upper respiratory diseases, we are unsure about just how much risk to take on to help our patients.
Eat The World culinary tour of Augsburg was a lovely experience. They took us on a historic and culinary walking tour of Augsburg. They also offer tours of other interesting cities in Germany.
What is dental hygiene preceptorship, really? Are you a preceptorship trained ‘hygienist‘? If not, do you know any? Have you ever worked with one? I work with them every day. I assure you that a preceptorship trained ‘hygienist’ is no less proud of her title than I am.
So who, would you say, should rightly bear the title ‘dental hygienist’? Do you even need a college degree to practice dental hygiene? I mean, it’s just cleaning teeth after all, right? I’ve taken the liberty to provide a few facts about the training received on both ends of the scale. Then I’ll let you decide for yourself whether preceptorship is good for dental hygiene or not.
