Q&A with Dental Hygiene Student Yelena Ruppel
Please tell us a little about yourself. I’ve got five kiddos and I’m in school full-time. I’m currently not working because that’s too much for me. I can only handle so much! I had a couple of things that happened in my life that made me want to go back to school. Four years ago, […]
Q&A with Pharmacy Technician and Recent Graduate Student Michael Hernandez
Please tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Riverside, California, and raised in Albuquerque. I have three sisters—two older and one younger. I graduated from Rio Grande High School in 2015 and didn’t think too much about college or a career after that. I’ve spent the past year working at Presbyterian Hospital […]
What to Know About Working in a Dental Office
Updated: March 12, 2026 We’ve all sat in the dentist’s chair at least once, but what is working in a dental office like? The dental field offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment that many find professionally fulfilling. If you’re exploring a career in dental assisting or dental hygiene, understanding the day-to-day experience can help you decide […]
What Will I Learn: Dental Hygiene
Are you interested in a career helping people with their smiles? Then come check out the Dental Hygiene[1] program at Carrington College! Check out what students in Carrington College’s Dental Hygiene program have to say about what they’re learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMqFmw47A34 “It’s incredible how much you learn in the classroom at Carrington College. I think with […]
A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a dental hygienist? Carrington College Dental Hygiene[1] program graduates shared what a typical day is like working in the field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypHT_zW3oI8 “I love working with people every day, I love making people feel comfortable in an environment where they’re not usually comfortable and I […]
How Does My Oral Health Impact My Overall Health?
Put your money where your mouth is! The health of your mouth, teeth and gums can have a big impact on your overall health.
Alumni Spotlight – Meet Jerilyn Thompson
We are very proud of the accomplishments of our Carrington College alumni. Jerilyn Thompson RDH, a 2009 Dental Hygiene program graduate from the San Jose campus, was recently invited to sit on the Standard Setting Committee for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). Jerilyn used her expertise to help establish the minimum passing score […]
Pros and cons of being a dental hygienist
Updated March 14, 2022 Dentist offices offer opportunity in nearly every city. Responsible for everything from cleaning teeth to taking X-rays, dental hygienists are the smiling face of these offices. Hygienists understand how to wear the many hats of dental care and know that a smile is a strong qualification. Check out the pros and […]
The Surprising Things Your Teeth Reveal About You
Sometimes we forget how much we reveal about ourselves when we smile. Not only do we communicate happiness or sociability, but we also convey a lot about our way of living.
Dental Hygiene Program – A Graduate’s Opinion
At Carrington College California we have a program where interested students can reach out to graduates about their experience and ask for their advice. Recently, we had prospective dental hygiene student, Ms. Cadieux, reach out to our former Dental Hygiene Class President of her junior and senior terms, Laura Russell. Below is their conversation. Cadieux: […]
Dental Hygiene – A refreshing career choice
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos097.htm), Dental Hygiene is one of the fastest growing occupations in the nation. The BLS predicts that the demand for dental services will grow as our population grows, and because we are retaining more teeth as we age*. But it’s also the belief that oral health […]
Children’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Day
Last month, Carrington College California’s San Jose campus held a dental hygiene clinic for family and children. The clinic provided students with an opportunity to bring their own children and family members to the dental clinic for complimentary dental hygiene assessment and care. “We see very few children and wanted to provide our students with […]