Oral Care
Professional
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental hygienists clean teeth,
examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide
other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve
and maintain good oral health. Dental hygienists use many types of tools to do
their job. They clean and polish teeth with hand, power, and ultrasonic tools.
In some cases, they remove stains with an air-polishing device, which sprays a
combination of air, water, and baking soda. They polish teeth with a powered
tool that works like an automatic toothbrush. Hygienists use x ray machines to
take pictures to check for tooth or jaw problems. Dental hygienists help patients
develop and maintain good oral health. For example, they may explain the
relationship between diet and oral health. They may also give advice to
patients on how to select toothbrushes and other oral-care devices.
Average Salary: $46,540-$96,280
Education Requirements:
Dental Hygienists typically
need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. All states requires dental
hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary be sates. Dental hygienists
typically need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. Bachelor's degrees in
dental hygiene are also available, but are less common. A bachelor's or
master's degree is usually required for research, teaching, or clinical
practice in public or school health programs. High school students interested in
becoming dental hygienists should take courses in biology, chemistry, and
mathematics. Some dental hygiene programs also require applicants to have
completed at least 1 year of college. Specific entrance requirements vary by
school. Most schools offer laboratory, clinical, and classroom instruction.
Hygienists study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, radiography, and
periodontology, which is the study of gum disease.
Student
Success Statement
The main duties of a
wellness specialist ate to educate the public on how to improve their daily
choices, prevent illness or access local resources. The method should be
customized to the audience. For example, a wellness specialist working for a
company may hold a seminar and make break room poster on preventative care,
ergonomic seating, and the importance of exercise to productivity and
motivation. Wellness specialists work
for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest,
support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of
concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy
work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on
lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor
for any serious health concerns.
Student
Success Statement
Dental hygienists clean teeth,
examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide
other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve
and maintain good oral health. Dental hygienists use many types of tools to do
their job. They clean and polish teeth with hand, power, and ultrasonic tools.
In some cases, they remove stains with an air-polishing device, which sprays a
combination of air, water, and baking soda. They polish teeth with a powered
tool that works like an automatic toothbrush. Hygienists use x ray machines to
take pictures to check for tooth or jaw problems. Dental hygienists help patients
develop and maintain good oral health. For example, they may explain the
relationship between diet and oral health. They may also give advice to
patients on how to select toothbrushes and other oral-care devices.
Reflection:
I believe this means that attitude is one who you can only control and who will
help in any situation you have in life. Sometime attitude can good or sometimes
it can be bad but it’s good to use the positive attitude so it can help let out
of bad situations.