ok I have a bunch of dental work I need done and a bunch of questions about it. Please answer as much as you possibly can, but dont tell me "call the dentist, they're all different so they would know this stuff better"
So what I need done is some sort of undetectable straightening, such as Invisalign or clear braces,12 silver fillings popped up, 1 silver cap popped up, a root canal, and all of the fillings plus the 1 cap & the post-root-canal cap put back in, but as a white/tooth coloured filling. A lot of people have told me before9regarding the fillings) "it depends on how many surfaces". Most of them are just flat, + shaped fillings through the top of the tooth, but the one that needs a root canal is cracked in half with a hole down to the root on the tongue side(sorry tmi). So…
1. How much will all this cost TOTAL?
2. Can this much dental work all be put on a payment plan?
3. Can a dental school do this type of work?(in Southern Cali)
4. Do dental schools have payment plans
or do I have to pay everything all at once?
5. What kind of quality of dental work can I get from a dental school as compared to an office visit?
6. If I MUST see a regular dentist, who in Southern California is THE BEST?
7. As far as the basically undetectable straightening, are clear/lingual braces a big hassle like regular braces are, or how well does Invisalign really work?
8. What options do I have as far as numbing? I am scared spitless over this and basically dont want to feel or remember a single bit of it, but being "put under" is even scarier if not HARD to get the dentist to agree to for an overweight person. So what can I use that will make it so I neither feel nor remember ANYTHING?
9. Just exactly HOW(as in, WHAT do they DO) do they pop up existing silver fillings to replace them with tooth coloured ones? Will this crack or ruin my teeth? What are the risks? How strong are the new fillings at staying in as compared to the old ones usually?
10. About how long should
all of this take to complete?

ok, so, I know I know, this is a LOT to ask, but please if you could answer as much as you possibly can and NOT tell me, "go ask a dentist, they're all different", it would be GREATLY appreciated. Also, please no rude or pointless answers. Thanks so much! (=

Ummm…i really dont know! All i know is that your mouth is gonna be hella SORE after this is over! That is ALOT of work on your teeth!

I have a G.E.D, what are the requirments for dental school? Is that good enought? If not, what do I need to do?
Where can I get information to apply or sign-up? How long are the programs?
I'm 19, and was homeschooled. Is there anything better than a G.E.D.
But, just for dental assistance..I don't want to be a dentist?

Thanx, I agree about those technical colleges. I don't know anyone who has gotten hired from doing any of those programs.

But.. is there any–legitamite–schools JUST for dental assitance? Or have dental assistance classed that are l, and don't require a bachelors degree?

sana ntonio tx has the best dental school call and ask them

I am 46 years old, and had graduate from dental assisting program AS degree. I am trying to get into sonography program now. Should I wait a couple more years for accredited program which I had been rejected one time or just go to private school which accept my application right now and also need to pay a lot more.

I agree with the first answerer. If you are not in the imaging field (as a radiation technologist, for example), avoid non-accredited programs. They will leave you high and dry, but they will be happy to take a ton of money from you!

When thinking about entering an ultrasound program, you need not be concerned so much about certificate vs. degree. What is important is that you go to an ACCREDITED program, whether it is college or hospital based. An accredited program allows you to take your registry (licensing) exams upon graduation. Once you get licensed, you will never be asked about your schooling again. An employer does not care what route you take to get licensed, they just want you to have that license.

Don't waste your time or money on a NON-accredited program. Upon completion and graduation from a NON-accredited program, you must work in the field of sonography for a full year prior to taking your licensing examinations. But, you will have a hard time finding an employer to hire you, unless you are licensed.

I would suggest you observe an imaging department to get an idea of what ultrasonographers do daily. There is much more to it than scanning pregnant women. Most people have no idea how much is involved in this career!

You can find a list of accredited schools in your area, by searching "diagnostic medical sonography" and your state at the following site. There are links provided for each program, which will give you additional information (including course duration and prerequisite courses). Maybe there is another accredited program near you:

http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx

Many people, myself included, go to school to become a radiologic technologist, before continuing to ultrasound school. In fact, it can be difficult to get into u/s school without the RT license. There are many more choices for schools for x-ray in most states. You can find them here, by searching “radiography“ and your state:

http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp

The pay for ultrasound technologists will vary, depending on experience and geographical location. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists just did a large salary survey, in 2007. You can see how much a RT and/or ultrasound technologist averaged, per year, in your state here:

https://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/research/wss2007/wss07annualcompensation.pdf

I ran across this question after I answered yours. It is a person asking how to get experience after graduating from a non-accredite program. You might find it interesting:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApFuXmA9QPTI.HwFhUJE2inty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080828145517AAPpX09&show=7#profile-info-EazD9QKGaa

I am 35 years old with 2 kids. It is too late to go to school to become a dental hygienist? Even I get in school, is there job for 40 year old HD?

Absolutely not! I am 37 with three kids and I am in the dental hygiene program right now. Getting ready to enter my last semester of my first year. I am not the oldest person in my class either. Most of my class mates are in their mid to late 20's up to early 30's.

The only thing that would make this an issue is if you do not take the chance because you will regret it later. You are not too old.

Good Luck.

i've heard that you need to pull straight "A"s and work in a dental office in order to have a better chance at getting into dental school, especially in Arizona. Are all dental hygiene schools this competative and have a 2 year wait? What else should i do to increase my chances of getting in?

no , u dont have to work in a dental office at all…

just take the entrance exam and you should be okay.

9 weeks at Sheppard AFB in Witchita Falls, TX ( about an hour from Dallas)
I have 1 week left in the Air Force, I did 4 years Joined in October 2003, went to basic training and then to dental assisting tech school and Ive been an Air Force dental tech ever since!
The important thing when choosing a job/career field for the military is try not to focus on tech school length. I didnt like the sound of some jobs because their tech schools were months long. That was a mistake. Its like planning your whole high school 4 years based on your first semester your freshman year! TRY to think of a job you would enjoy doing day in and day out for the next 4 years (or 6, if you choose that.. but you shouldnt becasue if you dont like the military you are done at 4yrs instead of waiting around for another 2 yrs.. if you do like the military then you could re-enlist after your 4 yrs)
hope this helps!!