Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Dental hygienist is a person who works in a dentist’s office, cleaning patients teeth before, during, and after a dental procedure. They work side by side with dentists, orthodontics, and other dental professionals. They may have to prepare treatment rooms for patients. Another thing they do is provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and request.

Salary:

   72,330 each year

Education:

   Dental hygienist receive their education through academic programs at community colleges, dental schools or universities. It takes at least two years to complete , with graduates receiving an associate degree. They are licensed by each state to provide dental hygiene care and patient education.  

Demand for this particular career:

   They should be able to be compassion, attention to detail, have stamina, technical skills and interpersonal skills. This is important because this is what most people want to see you do if you do become one.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

   I think that I would like to become one because it’s similar to a dentist and an orthodontist. This also seems to interest me because I get to communicate with new people and help them feel better. Lastly It doesn't take much to become one.