The frontline of preventive oral care
Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral disease, and educate them on maintaining good oral health. They work closely with dentists and are essential to every dental practice.
You start the morning with a routine cleaning, take X-rays for a new patient, screen for gum disease, apply fluoride treatments, and coach a teenager on proper flossing technique. Your work prevents problems before they start.
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