Registered Dental Hygienist

A registered dental hygienist administers oral hygiene services to patients. Clinical duties include assessing a patient for oral hygiene problems or needs, maintain health records, educate patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. They may also provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

• Record and review patient medical and dental histories.
• Visually examine gums for sores, inflammation, or disease.
• Feel gums to check for abnormalities or signs of infection.
• Use probes to examine gums for recession and periodontal disease.

• Perform routine services to clean teeth, take dental x-rays, and provide other dental related services under the supervision of a dentist.