something they’d like to be when they get older … as you have to love what you are doing to do, so you would do your at it.. Dental Hygienist. A hygienist typically removes soft and hard deposits from a patient’s teeth; examine the gums and teeth to discern the presence of disease or oral abnormality; and strips the teeth of calculus(Tartar), stains and plaque. A dental hygienist often performs as well root planning(a type of periodontal therapy), takes X-Rays and applies cavity-deterring
Degree is designed to prepare the student for the job market. The A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene is offered through Medical Education Campus at Northern Virginia Community College. A licensed dental Hygienist provides preventative dental care by cleaning patient’s teeth and examining for oral diseases such as gingivitis, moreover this professional offers education on oral health to patients. In order to become a dental Hygienist one needs to complete several requirements, including: apply for admission
Marisa Weeks Mrs. Toews English Level 1 6 May 2015 Dental Hygienist What would you do if you didn’t have that one person who can clean your teeth properly and teach you how to take care of them? This is the job of the dental hygienist. The dental hygienist does many things that include the following: remove tartar, stains and plaque from teeth, apply sealants and fluoride to protect teeth, take and develop X-rays, keep track of patient care and treatment plans, and to teach the patient's oral hygiene
and Dental Hygiene Each year three million children in the United States alone are reported as victims of child abuse and neglect (FindLaw, 2013). This is a widespread dilemma that affects all cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds in our world. Dental hygienists do more than just oral care. They have a chance to “hear the silent cry” and save a child’s life (Blackiston, 2014). Dental Hygienists have an ethical and legal duty to report child abuse. Educating dental hygienists on child
thought out for your career. Even if you don't have a career in mind , you should set backup plans. My career that I would prefer is being a dental hygienist. My back up plans are an orthodontist , registered nurse , neonatal nurse , or a pediatrician. My first option is being a dental hygienist. The educational requirements are an associate of science in dental hygiene. The associate degree usually requires two years. The best school you can go to is the University of Southern California. The acceptance
expressed the desire to go back to school. He fought it every step of the way, but finally gave in when he knew I wasn’t going to let it die. I had decided to become a dental hygienist. I did all the research, pulled all the grades I needed to give me the best possible opportunity to be accepted. And it happened, I was accepted into the dental hygiene program. I was one of the slim eighteen they could accept. I could see the seething anger in his eyes behind the phony smile he portrayed. Every time the