Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist – 4 Days/32 Hours
Qualities we look for
- Good eyesight
- Manual dexterity
- The ability to maintain concentration for long periods of time
- A confident and friendly manner
- Strong and adaptable communication skills
- The ability to follow guidance and work efficiently
What will you be doing?
- removing plaque and calculus by scaling and polishing teeth
- taking impressions and/or dental radiographs of teeth
- applying prophylactic/antibacterial materials, fissure sealants and topical fluorides to help prevent tooth decay
- carrying out screening and monitoring procedures
- treating and helping to prevent gum disease
- ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
- offering advice and encouragement to patients
- working closely with and under the instruction of dentists
- using a range of dental instruments
- keeping up to date with new developments within the profession and maintaining patient dental records
Requierments
- a foundation degree in oral health science
- a diploma of higher education (DipHE) in dental hygiene, or dental hygiene and dental therapy
- a degree in oral health science, or dental therapy and dental hygiene
