Being a dental hygienist in the middle of a global pandemic

As I sit here writing this article, I never thought that I would be a dental hygienist in the middle of a global pandemic. I have been in the dental world for 25 years, 19 as a dental hygienist and 13 as an educator, and this idea never even crossed my mind. To say it’s quite scary is an understatement. It’s the fear of the unknown that has me scared and anxious. The future of dentistry and dental hygiene is unclear. Will I have a job to go back to? Will I have to look for a new job along with an influx of other very qualified dental professionals? Will there be a change in infection control procedures? Should I make a career change? These questions have been going through my mind for quite a few weeks.
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