text: would it make sense to for me to be a dental hygienist? i completed a bachelor degree in science majoring in microbiology. the reason im considering becoming a dental hygienist is because the employment prospects are good and the salary is reasonable.  but i wonder if the career advancement prospects are good. is there much scope for salary increases? if you stay as a dental hygienist for your whole career, do you get significantly higher pay to match your expereince and reliability?  i would enjoy a fishery/aquaculture or a footballing or even a seafaring career but the job prospects dont seem to be that good anymore and im 26 already and i have to get serious about finding long-term employment.  what about dentistry school? i did not do a bacelor of science in dentistry so does it mean i can never become a dentist? being a dental hygienist normally means that ure pay will start and stay at the same rate, it may go up a few pounds an hour but not a great deal. unless u specalise in it ...  its never to late to become a dentist and i am sure u degree u have already done, will take some time off the 5 year degree good luck whatever you chose training as a dentist will mean a load more money and they potential to earn even when and if you choose