Dental Hygienist Career

Job Description: 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.


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Dental Hygienist Career

Required Education



Associate's Degree usually needed for this career