About the Job

NOC: 3222
Occupation: Dental Hygienists
Category: Health Occupations

Nature Of Work:

Dental Hygienists work under the supervision of licensed dentists.

Dental hygienists work to prevent dental disease and help people maintain oral health, by performing such activities as exposing x-rays; making dental impressions; applying fluoride and sealants; scaling and polishing tooth surfaces; and giving oral hygiene instruction upon direction from the dentist.

Skills:

To work in these occupations, you should have good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. Patience and the ability to handle stressful situations may be needed. You must be efficient and accurate, yet sensitive to the needs of patients. Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and an aptitude for detailed and precise work are necessary.

Other Considerations: