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Will AI replace Dental Hygienists?
O*NET occupation 29-1292.00
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.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Hygienist
- Dental Hygienist
- Licensed Dental Hygienist
- Pediatric Dental Hygienist
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Dental Nurse
- Oral Hygienist
- Dental Treatment Coordinator
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- 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.
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