A Dental Hygienist is a licensed member of the dental healthcare team who specializes in providing preventive treatments that help maintain good oral health. These professionals take on various responsibilities such as conducting assessments, cleaning teeth, taking x-rays, and informing patients about proper hygiene practices. To be successful in this field, it's essential to possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities combined with an attention to detail while also having a thorough knowledge of dental anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. In order to become professional dental hygienists, applicants must possess certifications from accredited programs and pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
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15+ days
Dental Hygienist
Chicago, IL
$45.00
to
$55.00
per hour
Oak Park Dental Group is a leading dental practice committed to delivering high-quality dental care to our patients. We pride ourselves on our exceptional team of professionals dedicated to creating a ...
Prophylaxis
Oral health and cancer screening
X-ray
Charting
Dental license
RDH