HEALTHCARE
Dental Hygienist
As a dental hygienist, you will play an essential role in helping patients maintain good oral health
Salary Range Potential:
$50,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Decision Making, Active Learning
Types of Employers:
Dental Offices
Job Description
Dental Hygienists work under the supervision of a dentist. Most hygienists' daily duties include removing plaque from and polishing a patient's teeth during a routine checkup, screening patients, reviewing a patient's oral health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniques.
Training Opportunities
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is designed to train a person for technical work in a dental office. Dental Hygiene services are provided under the supervision of a licensed dentist and are governed by the state dental practice acts.
Pre-requisites required:high school diploma; 18 on ACT; TEAS test entrance requirement
Length of Program:2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:high school diploma; 18 on ACT; TEAS test entrance requirement
Skills Needed
