Dental Hygienist Jamie Mills Comm A

Job Description  Dental check up  Cleans teeth  Examines for disease & damage  Teach patients oral health

Employment  Work in dentists offices under dental supervision  182,000 jobs in 2010  Most work part time  Some work in multiple offices

Educational Requirements  Graduate at an accredited dental hygiene school  Associates degree (most common)  A certificate  Bachelors degree  Masters degree

Other Requirements  A dental license from the dental board  In the state you want to work in  To get licensed you must…  Pass written exam  Clinical exam

Job Outlook  Future for dental hygienists are good  By 2020 it will grow much faster then the average occupation

Rewarding Career?  It is if you like…  Working with people  Having a daily routine  Have good communication skills  Being able to communicate is a big impact on how successful you will be

Earnings  Median annual salary of $69,280  Median hourly wages $33.31 in 2011

A Day As A Dental Hygienist  Dental cleanings  Take/develop dental X-rays  Keep patients records  Teach oral health  Apply sealants and fluoride to teeth  Assist dentist

Types Of Teeth o Incisors (cutting teeth) o Top & bottom 4 o Cut & bite food o Canine o 2 top & bottom o Shred & tear food o Premolar (bicuspids) o 2 behind the canine o Chewing & crushing food o Molars o 12 in your mouth o Chewing & grinding food o 3 rd molars are your wisdom teeth

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