1. Dental Hygienist
Job of The Future

2. What is a dental hygienist?
Patient care
Informant
Advisor

3. Work atmosphere
 Dentist offices
 Work closely with dentists and dental assistants
 Have flexible schedule

4. Pros and Cons
 Personal satisfaction
 Prestige
 Variety
 Creativity
 Flexibility
 Security

5. What do you need?
 Areas of Study-anatomy , physiology,radiography, and
periodontology
 Required- Associates degree, license
 Training-ADA
 Univ. of Iowa-$100,000
 Possibly certifates, bachelors, masters
 License

6. Q and S
Qualities
compassion,detail oriented, dexterity, interpersonal skills,
stamina, technical skills
Skills- Active listening, speaking, critical thinking, reading
comprehension, service orientation, judgement and decision
making, science, writing

7. What Do They Get?
 $32K-69K
 Higher rank, the better
 Paid vacations, health/dental insurance, bonuses, more
money
 Benefits better in certain institutions
 Some travel

8. Job Growth
 3.6% per year vs. 1%
 6000+ new jobs a year

9. Backup Careers
 Dental Assistant
 Registered Nurse
 Dentist
 Radiation Therapy
 Pharmacy Technician
 Occupational Therapy Assistant
 Medical Assistant
 Chiropractor Assistant
 Podiatric Assistant
 Certified Medication Technician
 Dental-Laboratory Technician