The Final Rule amends the definition of spouse so that eligible employees in legal same-sex marriages will be able to take FMLA leave to care for their spouse or family member, regardless of where they live. More information is available at the Wage and Hour Divisions FMLA Final Rule Website.
High school students interested in becoming a dental hygienist should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Also, some dental hygiene programs require applicants to have completed at least 1 year of college. Specific entrance requirements vary from one school to another.
To specialize in Endodontics (root canals), Periodontics (gum disease), Orthodontics (braces) or Pedodontics (treating children) you go to school for an additional 2 years beyond dental school making it a total of 10 years. To become an Oral Surgeon it is 4 years beyond dental school making it a total of 12 years.Hygienist: There are 2 different programs to become a hygienist. You can get an associate's degree which takes approximately 2 1/2 - 3 years to obtain.It is 2 years of hygiene school plus a semester or two obtaining pre-requisits. Or you can get a bachelor's degree which takes 4 years.ating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Dentist: approximately 4 years to receive a bachelor's degree and then another 4 years of dental school making it a total of 8 years of college to become a general dentist.