Dental Hygienists
Code: 29-1292.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Dental Hygienist
Hygienist
Licensed Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
Henry Schein Dentrix
Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Email software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions
Health
medicine and dentistry
Business
customer service
Math and Science
psychology
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
put together small parts with your fingers
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Empathy
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Hygienists
Salaries for a Dental Hygienists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Dental Hygienists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Dental Hygienists include: Henry Schein Dentrix, Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Email software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Dental Hygienists is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Dental Hygienists
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Bupa Dental Care
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Sterling Health Solutions, Inc.
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MedMatch Group
knaresborough
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ZEST Dental Recruitment
hull and east yorkshire
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MBR Dental
devon and torbay
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Envisage Dental
manchester
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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