Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Average Salary: $70,210

Educational Requirements:

Dental hyginists normally need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene are also available, but are less common. If you are a high school student and is interested in dental hygienists should take courses in biology, chemistry,and mathematics.