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    Dental Hygienist
    Job Description

    A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of challenges. In the dental office, the dentist
    and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Since each state
    has its own specific regulations regarding their responsibilities, the range of services performed
    by hygienists varies from state to state. Some of the services provided by dental hygienists may
    include:

     patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the
    health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking
    blood pressure and pulse
     taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
     removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
     applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
     teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
    (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
     counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
     making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to
    evaluate patient treatment needs)
     performing documentation and office management activities

    Career Advantages

    Dental hygiene offers the following challenges and rewards:

    Personal satisfaction: One of the most enjoyable aspects of a career in dental hygiene is working
    with people. Personal fulfillment comes from providing a valuable health care service while
    establishing trusting relationships with patients.

    Prestige: As a result of their education and clinical training in a highly skilled discipline, dental
    hygienists are respected as valued members of the oral health care team.

    Variety: Dental hygienists use a variety of interpersonal and clinical skills to meet the oral health
    needs of many different patients each day. Hygienists have opportunities to help special
    population groups such as children, the elderly and the disabled. They may also provide oral
    health instruction in primary and secondary schools and other settings.

    Creativity: Because dental hygienists interact with such diverse population groups, they must be
    creative in their approach to patient management and oral health education.

    Flexibility: The flexibility offered by full- and part-time employment options and availability of
    evening and weekend hours enable dental hygienists to balance their career and lifestyle needs.
    Hygienists also have opportunities to work in a wide variety of settings including private dental
    practices, educational and community institutions, research teams and dental corporations.

    Security: The services that dental hygienists provide are needed and valued by a large percentage
    of the population. There is currently a great demand for dental hygienists. Employment
    opportunities will be excellent well into the future. Due to the success of preventive dentistry in
    reducing the incidence of oral disease, the expanding older population will retain their teeth
    longer, and will be even more aware of the importance of regular dental care. With the emphasis
    on preventive care, dentists will need to employ more dental hygienists than ever before to meet
    the increased demand for dental services.

     Fact Sheet (PDF)

    Opportunities

    Hygienists are in demand in general dental practices and in specialty practices such as
    periodontics or pediatric dentistry. They also may be employed to provide dental hygiene
    services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and public health clinics.

    Depending upon the level of education and experience achieved, dental hygienists can apply
    their skills and knowledge to other career activities such as teaching hygiene students in dental
    schools and dental hygiene education programs. Research, office management and business
    administration are other career options. Employment opportunities also may be available with
    companies that market dental-related materials and equipment.

    Dental Hygienist Career Video

    Personal satisfaction, prestige, variety, job security and flexibility are promoted in this video.
    Specific information about job responsibilities, education, training and job opportunities also are
    addressed.

    Watch a preview of the video below.


     Dental Hygienist Education and Training Requirements
     Dental Hygienist Additional Resources and Contact Information

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