Dental Hygienists in the Dental Office

Dental hygienists play a crucial role in the dental team by aiding in the prevention of dental issues. What tasks do these professionals perform, and how do they help patients maintain the health of their teeth?

Assistants to the Dentist

Dental assistants and hygienists, though not holding a dental degree, are indispensable in dental offices. These assistants gain foundational knowledge in dental basics, general medicine, instrumentation, and chemistry through advanced training. Their primary role is to assist the dentist or dental specialist during procedures, while they do not perform independent treatments. Becoming a dental hygienist requires prior training as a dental assistant.

Dental Hygienist Job Description

Dental hygienists are healthcare professionals focused on preventing and treating oral diseases. They assist dentists during various procedures and can independently perform certain tasks.

What Procedures Can a Dental Hygienist Perform?

Their responsibilities can include:

• Taking and processing dental X-rays.

• Cleaning teeth by removing plaque and tartar above and below the gum line, and performing polishing and whitening.

• Applying decay-preventive agents such as fluorides.

• Sealing fissures, treating wounds, removing stitches, staining plaque.

• Preparing for orthodontic treatments.

• Taking impressions, making bite-raising splints.

• Assisting in the creation of temporary dental prosthetics and the temporary placement of fixed dental prosthetics.

• Whitening teeth.

Dental hygienists undergo their training through specialized programs and must pass written and clinical exams before practicing their profession.

Dental Hygiene Consultation

A dental hygienist's role includes teaching proper oral hygiene techniques and developing personalized home oral hygiene programs for patients. This includes proper use of interdental brushes, floss, and oral irrigators. They also provide practical advice on proper tooth brushing techniques. Part of oral hygiene involves healthy eating and regular dental check-ups, about which the dental hygienist also provides information.

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