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Dental Hygienist

Operational-level

Also known as: Dental Hygienist, Dental Nurse, Hygienist, Licensed Dental Hygienist

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Dental HygieneOral HealthcarePreventive DentistryPeriodontologyHealthcarePatient CareMedical SciencesTechnicalMedical CareersSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Henry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word
In-demand software
Henry Schein Dentrix

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI is expected to augment, not replace, the role of dental hygienists within the next 5-10 years. It will primarily serve as an assistive tool, enhancing early disease detection through advanced image analysis and personalizing patient education based on comprehensive data. This integration will empower hygienists to deliver more precise care and optimize treatment planning, evolving their skills to leverage technology for improved patient outcomes.

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Salary

$65,982 - $131,964 per year

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Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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