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Dental Hygenist |
By Alice K Gold
A dental hygenist is required to clean and polish teeth, instruct the patient about oral hygiene, as well as the care to be taken after the treatment.
He/she is also required to provide other preventive care, apart from assisting the dentist during examination and treatment.
A dental hygenist is also required to take X-rays, set molds for crowns, handle stitches, polish filling, apart from recording medical history as well as medication list.
You would require an associate degree in dental hygiene for working in a dental office, whereas an advanced qualification may be required in case of other avenues like clinics, or research facilities.
