Dental Hygienist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Dental Hygienist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Using dental instruments
  • Clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and gums
  • Examine for indications of oral cancer
  • Managing dental equipment
  • Performing x-ray films
  • Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments
  • Noting and reviewing patient medical history
  • Recording dental disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
  • Providing health education and advice to patients

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Dental Hygienist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Dental Hygienist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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