Definition: Dental hygienists clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

SOC Code: 29-2021

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Common Misspellings: hygenists higenists hygeinists higeinists

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