Dental Hygienists   29-1292

Health Science
promising occupation

Description

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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Occupation Details

Location

Oregon

Education Requirements

Associate's degree

Growth Opportunity

24.30% growth rate
310 annual job openings

Wage Range

$47/hour 44.41 47.22 50th percentile 48.46

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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