Dental Hygienist
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Dental
hygienist 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, dentals school, or school districts, but usually
they work in private dental offices and clinics. Dental hygienist:
§ Screen patients for dentist.
§ Take and develop radiograph.
§ Remove calculus and plaque from 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 hygienist must have a high school diploma
or GED certificate before participating in dental hygiene education programs.
Dental hygienist
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 hygienist earn Bachelor’s or Master’s
degrees if they want to teach, do research, or broaden their scope into public
health issues