The dental hygiene profession began in 1917 when the first dental hygienist, Irene Newman, was introduced to the workforce. Since that time there have been very few men who have entered the profession, currently only representing 6.1% of the dental hygienist workforce (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021). Very few studies have explored reasons why men are not entering the dental hygiene profession. The purpose of this study was to contribute to existing research by exploring the everyday lived experiences of men who are dental hygienists. Guiding the study was the theoretical framework of the social cognitive career theory (Lent et al., 1994). The researcher utilized qualitative research methods to collect, analyze, and interpret the interview data. Inductive thematic analysis identified the following themes; career satisfaction, career choice, educational challenges, perceived opportunities, personal qualities, educational experience, professional practice, stereotypes and discrimination. The study participants (n = 7) unanimously were pleased with their career choice to become a dental hygienist despite the fact they all encountered some degree of gender stereotyping and/or discrimination. Two of the men in this study have encountered patients that refused treatment from them because of their gender. Although gender was a common theme for concern among patients, some of the men found this adversity to be motivational to educate patients on diversity in the workplace. None of the men in this study identified with leaving the profession for any reason. The information from this study adds to the small body of existing research related to men in the dental hygiene profession. Institutions of higher education can utilize the information to improve recruitment of men to the profession. The knowledge gained in this study on the workplace adversities experienced by male dental hygienists can be used by employers to improve their understanding of gender diversity in the workplace. Recommendations for future research include additional studies on male dental hygienists, racial discrimination for Black male dental hygienists, long term career satisfaction of male dental hygienists, acceptance of male dental hygienists among female dental hygienists, dentist attitudes towards male dental hygienists and sexual harassment of male dental hygienists in the workplace. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]