DENTAL HYGIENISTS: Perform dental prophylactic treatments and instruct groups and individuals in the care of the teeth and mouth.

• Administer medications/treatments
• Analyze dental data
• Apply dental prophylactic treatment
• Apply health/sanitation standards
• Apply infectious materials procedures
• Apply interpersonal communication techniques
• Apply patient care procedures
• Apply sanitation practices to health care
• Collect clinical data
• Collect dental laboratory diagnostic data
• Conduct patient assessments
• Keep dental records
• Maintain medical records
• Operate dental equipment
• Perform dental hygiene procedures
• Prepare patients for exams & treatments
• Read/understand operating manuals
• Set up patient & equipment for dental work or treatment
• Teach patients about oral care
• Understand & use medical terminology
• Use clinical sterilizing techniques
• Use dental equipment
• Use dental terminology/procedures