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Job Name	Dental Hygienists
Description	Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. [SOC] The most common dental allergens are glutaraldehyde, rubber chemicals and composite resins.
Category	Health
SOC Code	29-2021
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Generate latex dust using latex products Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria Manufacture or use mercury dental amalgams Work in mouths of patients