Dental hygienists
Duties and responsibilities:
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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, hospital, dental
school districts, but usually they work in private dental offices and clincs.
Dental Hygienists:
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Screen patients for dentist
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Take and develop radiographs
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‘remove calculus and plaque from teeth
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Apply preventive
treatment to teeth
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Counsel patients
an oral health and teach them appropriate health procedures .
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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 lincense 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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