| Dental Hygienist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Dental Hygienist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Dental Hygienist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Dental Hygienist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Dental Assistant |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Dental Hygienist |
| Under the direct supervision of a dentist, cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Performs routine examination and assessment of dental health. Feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer. Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease. Provides instruction, guidance, and coaching to patients about methods to improve dental health. May take Radiographs or x-rays. Typically requires an associate degree in dental hygiene. Meets licensing requirements as a dental hygienist for the state. Radiography/x-ray certification per state guidelines. Basic Life Support certification (BLS.) Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) |
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| Similar Jobs: Dental Assistant |
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| Level of Education: Dental Hygienist Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Dental Hygienist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Dental Hygienist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Dental Hygienist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Dental Hygienist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
