A Career in Dental Hygiene
Patient Screening Procedures
Assessment of oral health conditions Review medical history Dental charting Oral cancer screening Head and neck inspection Taking blood pressure and pulse rate Removing calculus (hard deposits) and biofilm from teeth
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques Nutritional counseling Making study cast models Take and develop dental radiographs Office management activities
ďƒźThere are many employment opportunity in the field of dental hygiene. Dental hygienist work under the supervision of a dentist.
ďƒźDental hygienist may work in dental offices, schools or hospitals.
* A two year program at a community college takes
two years to complete with graduates receiving an associates degree.
* After graduation, the individual takes two
licensure examinations. Upon passing these examinations the individual is licensed and ready to work.
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Job growth of dental hygienist
• Depends on the level of responsibility, geographic location and specialty practice
• Dental hygienist earn salaries equal to other health care personnel with similar educational backgrounds
For More Information, follow the link below:
http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/Administrative-Offices/Office-of-AcademicAffairs/Departments/Allied-Health/Dental-Hygiene