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Dental Hygienist (22:36) he job of the dental hygienist, or DH, is just as hands-on as any dentist’s—and it offers an outstanding springboard for a career in the health care and dental fields. This program shows what a DH can expect as far as training, duties, and compensation, while outlining the personal qualities and people skills that any successful DH should possess. Featuring interviews with experienced hygienists and those who train them, the program highlights the cleaning and examination procedures a DH will perform and the special rapport he or she must be able to establish with patients. Students are advised to prepare for a DH career by excelling in high school biology courses and volunteering at clinics and hospitals. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to national and state board certification standards.
Dental Hygienist—Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight (08:55) What is it like to be a dental hygienist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Valerie Heywood talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success in the dental hygienics. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.