A day in the life of a dental hygienist

A dental hygienist’s average day may involve:

• Removing hard and soft deposits from patients’ teeth during cleaning
• Teaching patients about optimal oral health habits
• Recording the presence of any diseases or abnormalities
• Taking and analyzing x-rays
• Assisting the dentist during dental treatments or procedures

Growing populations that continue to learn about the importance of good oral health will make dentists’ offices around the country busy places. As these dentists’ workloads increase with more patients, dental hygienists will take on more responsibilities. This indicates a great job outlook for motivated and talented dental hygienists who are dedicated to promoting healthy oral habits!