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Health & Fitness

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the basic role & responsibilities of a dental hygienist

  • Explore the procedures & duties of the job

  • Discover the skills, abilities, personality & character traits required for the career

  • Understand the tools & equipment used

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Workshop Content:

  • Patient assessment

  • Planning for patient care

  • Medical history

  • Observe the routine head and neck exams

  • Exposing dental images

  • Scaling teeth

  • Fluoride applications

  • Using the Tools & Equipment required

  • Typical workday

  • Salary ranges

  • Pros & cons of the industry

  • Education & training resources

Employment Opportunities:
Private dental practices, independent dental hygiene practice, public health facilities, hospitals, long term care facilities, educational institutions, dental research industries

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