Dental Hygienists
Education
A degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a state license are required for this job.
Related College Majors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $6,002.00 per year
Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice in dental care tasks. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses. Course content typically includes:
- Preventive dentistry
- Radiology (X-ray) techniques
- Dental office procedures
- Dental hygiene procedures
Certifications or Licenses
Dental hygienists must be licensed by the state in which they practice. Nearly all states require candidates to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass both a written and clinic...
General Qualifications
Dental hygienists should work well with others because they work closely with dentists and dental assistants, as well as dealing directly with patients. Hygienists also need good manual dexterity,...
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Psychology
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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