Duties & Responsibilities:
An oral care professional or a dental hygienists help patients out with there dental problems. they also work together with dentists to meet the oral health needs of a patient. Some of the things they are responsible for are taking dental x-rays, they remove calculus and plaque from teeth and counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Salary: $51,000 - $84,000
Education:
Dental hygienists typically complete a two-year dental program to satisfy all state requirements. This program is offered through many community colleges and technical colleges. It's important to note that there are dental hygiene programs at universities that are four years in length. This gives the student a bachelor's degree in the field and opens up the opportunities on a broader base. A two year degree is ideal if the student is only interested in working at a private dental office and working on patients. The two year program awards students an associate's degree in the field.
Reflection: I dont think i would like to become a Oral care professional.
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