Dental HygienistJob of The Future

What is a dental hygienist?

Patient care Informant Advisor

Work atmosphere

Dentist offices

Work closely with dentists and dental assistants

Have flexible schedule

Pros and Cons

Personal satisfaction

Prestige

Variety

Creativity

Flexibility

Security

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

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

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

Job Growth

3.6% per year vs. 1%

6000+ new jobs a year

Backup Careers

Dental Assistant

Registered Nurse

Dentist

Radiation Therapy

Pharmacy Technician

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Medical Assistant

Chiropractor Assistant

Podiatric Assistant

Certified Medication Technician

Dental-Laboratory Technician