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:

·       Screen patients for dentists

·       Take and develop radiographs

·       Remove calculus and plaque from teeth

·       Apply preventive treatment to teeth

·       Counsel patients on oral health and treat them appropriate dental health procedure

·       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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