Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists are licensed dental auxiliaries who specialize in preventive dental care, typically but not limited to focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the duties hygienists are allowed to perform. In most jurisdictions, hygienists work for a dentist and are licensed to administer some of local anesthesia. Also radiography, sealants, scaling, root planing and cleaning are common procedures performed by dental hygienists.
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