Dental Hygienists
- Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$87,165
Most Common Education Level
Associate degree
Projected Job Growth
+8.33%
What do Dental Hygienists do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Social
- Realistic
- Investigative
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