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

Northeast Iowa

Education Requirements

Associate's degree

Growth Opportunity

12.00% growth rate
30 annual job openings

Wage Range

$34/hour 30.77 34.12 50th percentile 37.25

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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