Monday, December 8, 2008
In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Dental Hygienists may perform all of the services that dental assistants are allowed to perform. For example, Dental Hygienists may provide the following services in the dental office:
- Screen and assess oral health conditions,
- Review the health history,
- Record dental charting, including probings for periodontal condition;
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays);
- Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth;
- Apply sealants and fluorides;
- Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs);
- Place and remove periodontal dressings;
- Prescribe, administer and dispense fluoride, fluoride varnish, antimicrobial solutions or resorbable antimicrobial agents; and
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
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