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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-1292.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Dental Hygienists

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.

What this job is about

Ensure optimal oral health for patients through preventive care and education.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Record patient medical histories

    Gather and document relevant medical information from patients to inform treatment.

  2. 2

    Examine gums for disease

    Visually and physically assess gums for signs of disease or abnormalities.

  3. 3

    Clean teeth and gums

    Use dental instruments to remove deposits and stains from teeth and gum margins.

  4. 4

    Apply preventive agents

    Administer fluorides or other agents to help prevent dental decay.

  5. 5

    Educate patients on oral health

    Provide guidance and resources to improve and maintain patients' oral hygiene.

Tools used in this work
Henry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.