Medigy: Dental Hygienists

Dental hygienists are licensed healthcare professionals who are trained to provide preventive and therapeutic oral care. They work under the supervision of a licensed dentist and are responsible for cleaning teeth, taking x-rays, and providing patient education on oral hygiene and disease prevention.

Dental hygienists typically perform the following tasks:

Clean teeth through scaling, root planing and polishing

Take and develop dental x-rays

Examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis

Counsel patients on good oral hygiene techniques and products

Administer local anesthetics and fluoride treatments

Provide patient education on oral hygiene and disease prevention

Dental hygienists play an important role in the oral health care team by helping to prevent and treat oral diseases, and promoting overall health. They can also have a key role in educating patients about oral health and how to maintain good oral hygiene.