Dental Hygienist
Dental 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 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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