2. What is a dental hygienist?
Patient care
Informant
Advisor
3. Work atmosphere
Dentist offices
Work closely with dentists and dental assistants
Have flexible schedule
4. Pros and Cons
Personal satisfaction
Prestige
Variety
Creativity
Flexibility
Security
5. What do you need?
Areas of Study-anatomy , physiology,radiography, and
periodontology
Required- Associates degree, license
Training-ADA
Univ. of Iowa-$100,000
Possibly certifates, bachelors, masters
License
6. Q and S
Qualities
compassion,detail oriented, dexterity, interpersonal skills,
stamina, technical skills
Skills- Active listening, speaking, critical thinking, reading
comprehension, service orientation, judgement and decision
making, science, writing
7. What Do They Get?
$32K-69K
Higher rank, the better
Paid vacations, health/dental insurance, bonuses, more
money
Benefits better in certain institutions
Some travel