https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va Made with a warm hug en-us 2018-04-27 19:32:11 UTC 2018-04-27 19:34:18 UTC hello@padlet.com jlong6344 https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151399 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.]]> 2018-04-27 19:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151399 jlong6344 https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151456 Dental hygienists typically 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.]]> 2018-04-27 19:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151456 jlong6344 https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151505 The median annual wage for dental hygienists was $74,070 in May 2017.]]> 2018-04-27 19:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151505 jlong6344 https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151536 mployment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for dental services will increase as the population ages and as research continues to link oral health to overall health.]]> 2018-04-27 19:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jlong6344/yib8k0xoy7va/wish/256151536