TRAININGS, QUALIFICATIONS RELATED OCCUPATIONS DENTAL HYGIENIST
AND ADVANCEMENT, Dental Hygienists clean teeth and teach
TECHNICAL SKILLS, PREVIOUS clients how to prevent tooth decay and
JOB EXPERIENCES gum disease.
Dental hygienist must qualify for a Cardiovascular technologists
licensure and a hygienist must graduate and technicians
from a school of dental hygiene Dental Assistants
accredited by the Commission on Medical Assistants
Dental Accreditation and pass both Radiologic Technologies
written and a clinical examination. Pharmacy Technicians
Expanding knowledge and work Surgical Technologists
experience in the oral health field but
Dentists
career advancement takes much more
Occupational Therapist
time, education and focus..
Assistants
JOB OUTLOOK Physical Theraphist Assistants
According to the US Bureau of Labor Physical Theraphist Aides
Statistics, the outlook for dental
hygienist over the next decade relative Source Used:
to other occupations and industries is Illinois Career Information
strong, driven by an aging population System (CIS) Brought to you by
that needs more dental care. Illinois Department of
Employment Security
EARNINGS: Payscale.com
Salaries may vary depending on Joboutlook.gov.au
education, experience and geographical
location. The median annual wage for
dental hygienist was $74,890 in May,
2018. In 2007 the median income for
hygienist who work for government
health agencies receive the same
benefits that other government workers
receive.
INTRODUCTION: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING CONDITIONS:
The delivery of preventive educational The dental hygienists’ job requires Most dental hygienists work in
and clinical services supporting total candidates to be able to perform duties dentist’s offices. Dental hygienists
health for the control of oral disease that include the following: work with a small staff and often attend
and the promotion or provided full oral Complete a preliminary exam to a number of different patients in the
dental health care by dental hygienist on each new dental service course of the day. The work is
within the scope of his or her patient especially varied in schools and in
education, training, and experience and Clean and remove stains, plaque public health positions. Part-time
in accordance with applicable laws. and tartar from teeth employment is also common.
Apply fluorides and sealants for Hygienists who work in dentist’s
Job Title: Dental Hygienist tooth protection offices may work some evenings and
Take dental x-rays an develop Saturdays. School hygienists work
Nature of Work: them during school hours.
(What do you do?) Administer local anesthetics to
patients EMPLOYMENT:
Dental hygienists are licensed Document treatment plans and The employment for dental hygienist is
professionals who help dentists provide care performed on patient expected to grow much faster than the
treatment and care of the mouth, teeth average throughout 2019. Employment
Examine each patients oral
and gums. They also perform root prospects should be favorable as the
health and communicate
planing, a procedure that smooths and demand for dental care increases with
findings to dentists
cleans the root of the tooth and develop public awareness of the importance of
Educate patients on how to care
dental x-rays to help diagnose problems oral health.
for their teeth with good oral
to prevent cavities. Hygienists leads
hygiene including proper
patients how to prevent dental
brushing and flossing.
problems, emphasizing the importance
of good nutrition, proper brushing and
regular dental checkups.
