Dental Hygienist
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
At a Glance
Dental Hygienist. Typical education: Associate degree. Top skills: Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dentistry.
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Associate degree
Varies
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Dental Hygienists
Median Wage
$94,260/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.0%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (29)
Dental Hygiene
Periodontology
Dentistry
Oral Health
Patient Education And Counseling
Treatment Planning
Dental Histories
Radiography
Lesion
Sealants
Patient Treatment
Oral Hygiene
Scaling And Root Planing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Disinfecting
Cavity Prevention
Medical History Documentation
Anesthesia
Dental Therapy
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Oral Cancer
Antibiotics
Orthodontics
Patient Flow
Marketing
Patient Preparation
Dental Informatics
Fluoride Application
Dental Procedures
Common Skills (1)
Communication
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