How do they match: Dental Hygienists

  • Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

  • Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist.
  • Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
  • Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
  • Record and review patient medical histories.

  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.