In food terms, you could hit (and even exceed) that target by eating the following foods over the course of a day: Â½ cup oatmeal (3 grams fiber), 1 small banana (3 grams), Â½ cup cooked red or black beans (7 grams), 1 small apple (5 grams), Â½ cup lentils (8 grams), and Â½ cup blueberries (3 grams).
Classes you need to take to become a dental hygienist An associates degree in dental hygiene, which takes two years, is required to start practice. High school students should focus on core courses, including biology, chemistry, and math.
1 Apply to an applied sciences associate's degree program in dental hygiene. 2  These programs are usually run by community colleges. 3  They often take 2 years and include comprehensive classroom and clinical study. 4  This is the most common path to becoming a dental hygienist. Apply to a 4-year university. 2  Some schools provide 4-year bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. 3  You will be required to take the general liberal arts prerequisites, as well as science and clinical dental studies.