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1 Career Information Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

2 I. What they do: A. Clean calcium deposits and stains from teeth using dental instruments B. Chart conditions of teeth for diagnosis and treatment by dentist C. Examine gums, using probes, to locate signs of gum disease D. Provide health education so patients can improve oral health Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

3 II. Tools they use: A. Teeth cleaning devices and accessories B. Dental probes and scalers to clean below the gum line C. Digital and panoramic dental x-ray machines D. Dental charting software Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

4 III. Working conditions: A. Environmentally controlled dental offices B. Requires close interaction with patients C. Requires working closely with dentists and dental assistants D. Requires working on your feet for long hours Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

5 IV. Who they work for: A. Privately owned dental practices B. Educational and community institutions C. Dental corporations D. Nursing homes and public health clinics Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

6 V. Training required: A. Associate’s degree in dental hygiene B. Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited dental hygienist school C. State license required to practice in every state Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

7 VI. Skills: A. Ability to make assessments for treatment based on patients’ dental history B. Ability to read and assess dental x-rays C. Ability to thoroughly document treatments and maintain patients’ records Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

8 VII. Knowledge areas: A. Knowledge of oral hygiene B. Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures including cleanings, root planning, and fluoride treatments C. Knowledge of teaching and instructional methods for training others in preventive oral health care Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

9 VIII. Income: A. Median income for a Dental Hygienist is approximately $69,280 per year B. Current employment is approximately 182,000 employees C. Projected job openings between 2010 and 2020 are for approximately 104,900 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2021.00

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