Dental
Hygienist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental hygienists provide preventive treatment for oral
health problems. They also educate patients 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
hygienist:
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Screen patients for dentists
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Take and develop radiographs
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Remove calculus and plaque from teeth
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Apply preventive treatment to teeth
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Counsel patients on oral health and treat them
appropriate dental health procedure
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Perform dental office management duties
Average Salary: $22,000 - $35,000
Education Requirements:
Dental
hygienist must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before participating
in dental hygienist education programs.
Dental
hygienist 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
Hygienist National Board examination.
Some
hygienist 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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