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Physical Therapist Assistant or Dental Hygienist?

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Kayyy Bee :)Kayyy Bee :)


Which is better? I had wanted to become a Physical therapist.... but I don't want to go to school for 7 years.

I think Dental Hygienist would be fun.

I just don't know. help please!

what are the pros and cons of both?????

thanks!

DEGolfer65
DEGolfer65

As a former PTA, I would recommend any other career in health care with an AA degree. You are certainly given more responsibility and autonomy as a hygienist. Really think about becoming a PTA. A large number of PTA's end up leaving the profession because of pay, lack of upward mobility and the way they are treated by PT's.

Bethany
Bethany

I worked as an administrative in a physical therapy office and let me tell you- you see more celebrities, especially if you work in Sports Medicine. I saw a well known Wash. DC basketball player in our office a few times.

Honestly, you make way better money by being a physical therapist, especially if you have your own company. Being a dental hygienist is crap pay and you are just an assistant. It's not like you are the main dentist.

PT is more money, more chance of seeing famous people, and more advance in the career.

School is school-just do it.


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