Dental Hygienists
Administer oral hygiene care to patients.
About the profession
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
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Career Ladder
Junior Dental Hygienist → Practitioner Dental Hygienist → Senior Practitioner Dental Hygienist → Lead Dental Hygienist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
118K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $65,110 - $78,433/year With equity/bonuses: $71,621 - $94,120 Top markets (SF/NYC): $74,877 - $94,120 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Record and review patient medical histories. 10am — Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease. 11am — Expose and develop x-ray film.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $45,577 - $70,590 Year 2-3: Junior level $78,433 - $87,167 Year 4-6: Mid level $87,167 - $94,508 Year 7-10: Senior level $94,508 - $110,332 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Dental Hygienist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with diverse…
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