American Dental Hygienists' Association

The repair of dental caries is one of the most frequent procedures performed in the dental office. Even patients that regularly visit the dentist and receive routine cleanings are likely at some point to require a repair of dental caries or fillings. It is estimated that caries affect 60 to 90% of school children, the majority of adults, and their repair occupies most of a dentist’s time.1, 2 The management of caries is relatively standardized across dental offices. It involves making an…

For the interview group project, I chose to interview a Dental hygienist, Dentist, Dental Assistant and office administrator that works for the Union. When I asked them if they could participant in my interview I informed them that I would like to voice record them and if that would be okay with them. The Dental Assistant was a little hesitant at first because she said she was nervous, I told her I didn’t have to record her if that was the problem. I made sure to ask them if they wanted to have…

1. Job instructions on how to be a dental assistant at children’s dental care clinic. I could mention the main responsibilities and discuss the instructions. I would include ways you should care for the patients, including the ability to interact effectively with the patient’s family. The steps required are the most important such as x-rays and the different types available to show how every tooth is growing and if the tooth would later have difficulties when their wisdom teeth start to grow.…

would you contribute to the health of society by becoming a licensed dental hygienist? In life, I would love to see everyone’s smile. I feel pitiful for someone whom is embarrassed about his or her smile, so I want to help everyone can achieve a beautiful smile and healthy tooth. I have been interested in teeth and health care, that’s why I chose dental hygiene as my career. Based on my work experiences at the dental office, dental hygiene is a challenging career that offers team work and…

ambassador? Before being part of SHPEP Dental Program, I did not have much knowledge on the field of Dentistry. Although I knew that Dentistry was the field that suited me the most, attaining clinical first-hand experience was something that I was missing. Being part of SHPEP allowed me to not only gain the clinical experience I needed to reaffirm my decision of becoming a Dentist, but also enabled me to gain great connection with faculty members and current dental students who gave me the tools…

into the dental hygiene career from the moment I made my first visit to the dentist. It started with the fascination I had for the tools used on the patients. Then, as I learn more about the importance of oral hygiene, and how it relates to one’s overall health, I grew more interest in the dental hygiene career because I know I can make a great impact in the community as a dental hygienist. So far, I have been maintaining my academic record in good standing and shadowing a dental hygienist to…

The dental hygienist has become one of the 30 fastest growing occupations, and with the growing population and increase in the elderly, the need for dental hygienists has become much greater. In a typical dentists office the dental hygienist would have many responsibilities, such as teaching clients how important it is to maintain good oral hygiene and instructing them on the principles of preventive oral care. They would also help demonstrate to the patient how to brush and floss their teeth…

go to the doctors more for annual health screening such as dental exams and teeth cleaning. There will always be a demand for dental care. Dental hygienists will be one of the top ten growing fields over the next five tears. According to the 2015 Jobs Rated Report, “dental hygienist is one of the most in-demand professionals and projected at 33% by 2022. (CareerCast 2017.) For a long time, developments in technology for dental hygienist…

Dental Assistant Degrees Many people want to work in the dental field but don't have the time and resources to pursue a dentistry degree right away. If you're one of these people, one of the best things you can do is to become a dental assistant. By doing this, you'll achieve your dream of becoming a part of the dental team and helping patients who need oral care services. Duties and Responsibilities As a dental assistant, you will be responsible for scheduling appointments, answering…

Future of Dental Hygiene Dental hygienists have many active roles that they must maintain, these include: being an educator, researcher, administrator/manager, advocate, and also a clinician. Dental hygienists are always educators, and explain the treatment plan specifically created for each and every patient. They are also researchers, always learning about the latest and greatest supplies in the dental world to help with suggestions and recommendations for their patients. Dental hygienists…