Dental Hygienists
Madison DiGiorno
Job description
Dental hygienists work under supervision of licensed dentists. They aren't qualified to make the same kind of decisions or perform the same procedures as dentists do. But they do perform basic dental care tasks, mostly on keeping patients' teeth and gums clean.
Working Conditions
Dental Hygienist's working conditions are positive, and sterile work environment. They also have a well-lit office among professional and amicable colleagues.
Training/Education Requirements
Associate's degree.
Personal Characteristics
Good characteristics for a dental hygienist...
-patient and understanding
-Detail-ordinated
-Passionate
-Sturdy on his/her feet
-Positive
Earning & Job Outlook
-$32.81 per hour
-highest 10 percent earns more than $93,820
-$45,000 a year: a decent wage
Education Spotlight
Good colleges for a dental hygenist degree...
-University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
-University of Southern California
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
-University of Washington -Seattle Campus