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PDF: DENTAL HYGIENIST

Download 18 times Source: www.cda.org // Topic: Dentistry File Size: 56.13 kb // Total of Page: - Page(s) Last download by ashrafnike Last download on: 1 week ago Share this info: Sample of page (click to enlarge) Short Desciption: Dental hygienists work with the dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to ... Dental hygienists clean teeth and provide preventive dental care, ... Content Inside: DENTAL HYGIENIST Job Description Dental hygienists work with the dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to patients. A career in dental hygiene offers variety and personal satisfaction. Dental hygienists clean teeth and provide preventive dental care, as well as teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene. They examine patients teeth and gums, recording the presence of diseases or abnormalities. They may explain the relationship between diet and oral health and educate patients on how to properly brush and floss teeth. Hygienists use rotary, hand instruments, take X-rays, and may administer local anesthetics in some states. Professional Outlook Dental hygiene is projected to be one of the 30 fastest growing professions. Employment of dental hygienists is expected to continue to grow through 2008. This is due to a combination of factors such as; people are retaining their natural teeth longer and are aware of the importance of regular dental care. As the dentists workload increases, ...