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Description of Occupation
Dental hygienist are licensed oral health-care
professionals that work under the supervision of dentists
in dental offices or as independent contractors in state
licensed healthcare facilities.The primary responsibility
of a denatal hygienist is to treat existing problems of
the gums, provide preventive dental care,such as cleaning,
and education about how to maintain good oral hygiene.
When a patient arrives the dental hygienist collects
information for patient histories, then examines the teeth
and gums, recording the presence of diseases or
abnormalities. ... The main objective of a dental hygienist is to
educate individuals, as well as the public, on preventive
health care and the importance of good oral hygiene habits.
Education, training, certification, or licensing
The minimum educational reguirement for a dental
hygienist is completion of a two-year program in a
community college leading to an Associate of Science
degree.
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