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Dental Hygienists

SOC 29-2021.00

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

3.9

Active Listening

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Writing

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

Service Orientation

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.7

Customer and Personal Service

4.4

English Language

3.8

Psychology

3.5

Biology

3.4

Education and Training

3.4

Sales and Marketing

3.1

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Key Tasks

1Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.

2Record and review patient medical histories.

3Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.

4Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.

5Expose and develop x-ray film.

Also Known As

Dental Hygienist Dental Hygienist, Mobile Coordinator Dental Nurse Education Coordinator Hygienist Implant Coordinator Oral Hygienist Pediatric Dental Hygienist Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Registered Dental Hygienist, Part Time Clinical Faculty