Dental Hygienist
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Dental
hygienists provide preventing 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 the work in private dental offices and clinics.
Dental
hygienist:
· Screen patients for dentists.
· Take and develop radiographs.
· Remove calculus plaque from teeth.
· Apply preventing treatments to teeth.
· Counsel patients on oral health and
teach them appropriate dental heath procedures.
· Perform dental office management
duties.
Average Salary: $22,000-$35,000
Educational Requirements:
Dental hygienist 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 a 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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