口腔卫生
Dental hygienists are licensed health professionals who provide preventive and therapeutic care in the management of oral health. The responsibilities of a registered dental hygienist generally include: scaling and root debridement, 局部麻醉的实施, 一氧化二氮镇静, 局部氟化物, antibiotic and antimicrobial medicament placement, 印象, 诊断模型, 牙片, 牙科预防教育, 营养咨询, and various laboratory procedures. The treatments and services are prescribed under the supervision of the dentist. More and more information is being learned about the impact of dental health on the whole body. 作为卫生员, you will play an important role providing the education about how good oral health can impact your patients’ well-being.
This program will prepare you to perform dental hygiene services in accordance with the Michigan state dental practice act and reflects current theory and practice. After completing all of the requirements of the program, you will be eligible to take national and regional board examinations, as well as apply to obtain licensure to practice 口腔卫生 in the state of Michigan.
杰克逊的大学 Offers the following program options:
口腔卫生 at 杰克逊的大学
工作机会
There are various employment opportunities for the registered dental hygienist. The registered hygienist may choose employment in a general or specialty dental practice, 学校, 诊所, 医院, hmo, 公共卫生, 或者政府机构. The dental hygienist may also be employed in the area of management, 研究, 销售, 咨询或教育. Opportunities for part-time work and flexible schedules are common.
支付
The mean annual wage for a Registered Dental Hygienist is $73,440 or $35.每小时05英镑. Salary will vary by practice setting and practice location. In Michigan, the annual mean wage is $61,450 and the hourly mean wage is $29.每小时54英镑.
职业前景
口腔卫生 ranks among the fastest growing occupations. Job prospects are expected to remain excellent. Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 19 percent until 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Ongoing 研究 linking oral health to general health will continue to spur demand for preventative dental services, which are often provided by dental hygienists.