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Pathway: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services
Job: Dental Hygienist
Job Description
Dental Hygienists clean and examine patients’ teeth and gums. They also teach patients good oral health habits.
Necessary Education
Associate Degree
Helpful High School Courses
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Health Education
Working Conditions
- Works in clean, well-lit offices
- Must wear safety glasses, surgical masks and gloves
- Work may be full-time, part-time, evenings or weekends
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$49,770
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wage,
$23.93
Career Ladder Information
- With substantially more education, dental hygienists may become dentists
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Have good manual dexterity
- Like people
- Are able to work well with others
- Have good communication skills
Did you know?
- Dental hygienist is one of Delaware’s fastest-growing occupations.
- Dental hygienist is one of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the nation.
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