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.
Becoming a hygienist requires completion of an accredited dental hygiene program as well as a state license. According to the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), there are education programs offering associate's (86 credit hours) and bachelor's degrees (122 credit hours). dental assistant is not the same profession as a dental hygienist. Becoming a dental hygienist requires more training and school than it does to become a dental assistant. Therefore, dental hygienists can perform additional duties that dental assistants cannot.