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1. How Do You Become A Dental
Hygienist?

2. Dental Hygienist is..
1. Helpful
2. Patient
3. Responsible
4. Sweet

3. Responsibilities
1.Examine the mouth
2.Put sealants to the teeth to stop from getting cavities
3.Apply fluorides and plastic to the teeth
4.Treat oral injuries, straighten misaligned teeth replace missing teeth

4. Skills Needed
1. Responsible
2. To know how to use all the tools
3. Organized
4. Creative
5. They work with different materials including plastic and porcelain

5. Work Environment
1.You can take that part away
2.work in dentist offices
3.sometime they work with another person
4.They work all year

6. Education
1.Have at least High School Diploma
2.Get licensed in the state they want to work
3.Study 2 years minimum to get certified and get an associate’s degree.

7. Salary
Average: $34,890
Lowest: less than $29,860
Highest: more than $37,190

8. Why you should become a Dental Hygienist?
Dental Hygienists play an important role when you go to the dentist because
they help patients clean and take care of their teeth.