Dental Hygienists
Also called: Dental Hygienist, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Hygienist
In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Electronic mail software
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