The male RDH: What's it like being male in a female-dominated ...
WEBDec 1, 2020 · What does a patient think of a male dental hygienist? Does the gender of a dental hygienist affect the quality of care received? What are the challenges and obstacles male dental hygienists face in the workforce? We took a look at a related field to shed light on some of our questions: nursing.
There are male hygienists among us - Registered Dental Hygienists
WEBDec 1, 2020 · Yes, there are males in the dental hygiene profession. And while a minority, you’ll find that their experiences are quite similar. Let’s visit with three of them! Introduction by Rafael Rondon.
Is it more difficult to get hired as a male dental hygienist?
WEBOct 3, 2020 · I'm a male hygienist and getting hired has never been an issue. I've only had issues with a few young dudes who dont want a guy to clean their teeth and with people who are assholes because I'm not a pushover and dont take their shit. My boss is my age and he tells them that they can go elsewhere or come back, but they're still seeing me.
How male dental hygienists are breaking down gender roles
WEBDec 18, 2013 · My particular private practice with a male dentist has a male hygienist in payroll and another male RDH in my graduating class is working in pediatric dentistry. However, generally male hygienists commonly do encounter more challenges.
Mr. RDH: Male hygienists form a community for sharing …
WEBJan 10, 2017 · Male dental hygienists meet at conferences to discuss their careers. By Rafael Rondon, RDH, BS. The profession of dental hygiene is one that requires agility, tenacity, patience, passion, compassion, dexterity, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills—just to name a few.
Men in dental hygiene: Shaping a future of diversity, collaboration ...
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · When patients grasp the dedicated commitment, diverse skill sets, and unique perspectives that male dental hygienists contribute, it can go from a simple clinical encounter to a rich and meaningful experience.
Work Experiences of Male Dental Hygienists: A qualitative study
WEBThe male dental hygienists in this study identified the need to make the profession more inviting for males by increasing visibility of men in the profession and general awareness about dental hygiene as a career choice.
Diverse Voices In Dentistry: A Male Hygienist Shares His Story
WEBSep 21, 2021 · Despite everything we’ve endured the last 18 months, I love the dental industry and dental hygiene and still believe it’s one of the best career choices. But, if we don’t diversify as an industry, will the next generation of …
Work Experiences of Male Dental Hygienists: A qualitative study
WEBThese findings may serve to enhance the positive experiences of being a male in dental hygiene and highlight the need to address the negative experiences such as discrimination to encourage more men to join the profession.
Bullying, discrimination push male hygienists to leave field
WEBFeb 13, 2022 · Male dental hygienists experience gender discrimination, bullying, and sexual harassment in the workplace, according to a study published on February 8 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. These experiences may push male hygienists to leave the profession.