how do you become a dental hygienist?

How Do You Become A Dental Hygienist?

Dental Hygienist is..1.Helpful

2.Patient

3.Responsible

4.Sweet

Responsibilities

1.Examine the mouth

2.Put sealants to the teeth to stop from getting cavities

3.Apply fluorides and plastic to the teeth

4.Treat oral injuries, straighten misaligned teeth replace missing teeth

Skills Needed

1.Responsible

2.To know how to use all the tools

3.Organized

4.Creative

5.They work with different materials including plastic and porcelain

Work Environment

1.You can take that part away

2.work in dentist offices

3.sometime they work with another person

4.They work all year

Education

1.Have at least High School Diploma

2.Get licensed in the state they want to work

3.Study 2 years minimum to get certified and get an associate’s degree.

Salary

Average: $34,890

Lowest: less than $29,860

Highest: more than $37,190

Why you should become a Dental Hygienist?

Dental Hygienists play an important role when you go to the dentist because they help patients clean and take care of their teeth.