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 hygienists:
· Screen
patients for dentists.
· Take
and develop radiographs.
· Remove
calculus and plaque from teeth.
· Apply
preventive 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 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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