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 from teeth.
·
Counsel
patients an oral health and tech them appropriate dental health procedures.
·
Perform
dental office management duties.
Average
salary:$22,000-$35,000
Education
Requirements:
Dental
hygienists must have a high school diploma or GED certified before
participating in dental hygiene education programs.
Dental
hygienists usually earn an Associate 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 bachelors or masters degrees if they want to teach, do
research, or broaden their scope into public health issues.
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