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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.



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$87.5k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.


75%

Associate's degree

13%

Professional degree

9%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Dental Hygienist

Hygienist

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

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