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https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/vs3/careers/v1/careerprofile/?cguid=2AFDF4C8-2C7A-40C9-8155-93BF32808228&section=featured&id=1#

https://carrington.edu/blog/dental/pros-cons-dental-hygienist/

https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Dental_Hygienist/Hourly_Rate/39efeccf/Experienced

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Pros

Growing employment.

Great salary.

Minimal schooling.

Cone

Not much variety.

Can be repetitive.

-Unpleasant patients.

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Entry level- at the beginning of their careers dental hygienists earn around $31.00 an hour. They are just beginning so they are still in the learning process. But sooner than later they will get a raise and begin making more money. Salaries range from $48,000- $80,000. But because it would be the first year you won’t make as much.

Median level- it’s been like 2 years per say and you have a strong sense of what your doing. Your pay actually goes up to $35.00 an hour and also since you know what your doing you get more hours. Salaries for mid career range from $50,000 to $83,000

Experienced level- you’ve gone through basics training and you are probably one of the wisest there. Experienced people know what they’re doing and get way more hours.  Income goes way up to about $90,000 year.

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Skills needed to be a Dental Hygienist. 

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Skills needed to be a Dental Hygienist. 

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Critical thinking. Dental hygienists must use critical thinking skills in order to assess and evaluate patients.

Compassion. Some patients are in extreme pain or have fears about undergoing dental treatment, and the hygienist must be sensitive to their emotions.

Detail oriented. Dental hygienists must follow specific rules and protocols to help dentists diagnose and treat a patient. Depending on the state in which they work and/or the treatment provided, dental hygienists may work without the direct supervision of a dentist.

Dexterity. Dental hygienists must be good at working with their hands. They generally work in tight quarters on a small part of the body, requiring fine motor skills using very precise tools and instruments.

Interpersonal skills. Dental hygienists must work closely with dentists and patients.

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Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Dental hygienists typically do the following:

Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth

Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth

Take and develop dental x rays

Assess patients' oral health and report findings to dentists

Document patient care and treatment plans

Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly

About half of dental hygienists worked part time. Dentists often hire hygienists to work only a few days a week, so some hygienists work for more than one dentist.

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Dental hygienists need an associate's degree in dental hygiene. Programs typically take 3 years to complete. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state. Programs typically take 3 years to complete, and offer laboratory, clinical, and classroom instruction. Areas of study include anatomy, physiology, nutrition, radiography, pathology, medical ethics, head and neck anatomy, patient management, and periodontics, which is the study of gum disease.