By: Jazzmin Sledge

A dental hygienist is a licensed professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene, & some are licensed to administer local Anastasia.

Common procedures performed by hygienist include cleanings known as:  Prophylaxis  Scaling & root planning  Taking of prescribed radiographs  Dental sealants  Administration of fluoride  Providing instruction for providing instruction for proper oral hygiene & care

I’m interested in Dental Hygiene because I like to help people. It seems like a good job and a nice way to earn a good pay. I think I might be good at it.

Several Education Options:  2-Year certificate program or associate’s degree in dental hygiene  Successful completion of an accredited dental hygienist program is the usual requirements for entering this career.  High School Degree  Submitted college entrance test score to the institution.  An Average yearly salary is $60,000  Certificate programs can be completed in 2-3 years

Some of the subjects studied in a dental hygienist program include:  Pharmacology  Nutrition  Histology  Pathology  Chemistry  Period ontology  Radiology  Dental Hygiene  Anatomy  Microbiology

I learned different things this year. I learned different things like how the body works and about oral hygiene. I also learned about tobacco cancer. I learned the different effects to tobacco cancer and what is looks like when someone has it. So I wants to help people and encourage them to keep there teeth nice white and clean.!=)