Region 5
Dental Hygienists 29-1292
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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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Location
Education Requirements
Associate's degree
Growth Opportunity
10.24% growth rate
23 annual job openings
Wage Range
$38/hour
30.58
37.92
50th percentile
38.54
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
None
(no occupation-specific training required)
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