Dental Hygienist
Dental
Hygienist
Duties and responsibilities:
Dental hygienists provide preventive treatment for oral
health problems. They also educate patents and promote dental health. They may
be employed in health departments, nursing homes, hospitals, dental school, or
school districts, but usually they work in private dental offices and clinics.
Dental hygienists:
• Screen patients
for dentists.
• Take and develop radio graphs.
• Remove calculus
and plague from teeth.
• Apply preventative
treatments to teeth
• Counsel patients
on oral health and teach them appropriate dental health procedures.
• Perform dental
office management duties.
Average Salary: $22,000 - $35,000
Educational Requirements:
Dental hygienists must have a high school diploma or GED
certificate before participating in dental hygiene education programs.
Dental hygienists usually earn an Associate’s Degree at a
community college or private school. To practice, they must also earn a license
by passing the Dental Hygiene National Board examination.
Some hygienists earn Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees if they
want to teach, do research, or broaden their scope into public health issues.
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