District of Columbia
Dental Hygienists 29-1292
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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Education Requirements
Associate's degree
Growth Opportunity
23.80% growth rate
20 annual job openings
Wage Range
$41/hour
39.77
41.18
50th percentile
56.93
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
None
(no occupation-specific training required)
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