High school students learn that a career as a dental hygienist can be very rewarding. Readers discover that dental hygiene is a very flexible career choicehygienists can arrange their work to fit their scheduling needs. Dental hygienists go to school to become certified, and develop specific skills for being successful in their chosen field. This practical volume gives students in-depth information, including relevant high school coursework they need to prepare for this career. Readers also learn what post-secondary school training is required, allowing them to make educated choices in moving forward on this career path.
"Describes careers as a dental hygienist, including what dental hygienists do, the training needed, what daily life in the field, and the future career field for dental hygienists"--
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If you are interested in a career in the dental assistants and hygienists (the allied health field, as it is often called), you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Do these career paths have a bright future? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Dental Assistants and Hygienists includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers three main areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Dental assistants Dental hygienists Dental technicians
'A Handbook for Dental Hygienists' is well established as an essential text for student hygienists. For this new edition, three eminent authors in this area of dental practice bring their lifetime experiences of training dental hygienists to the book. The
Few know better the trials and triumphs and the personal satisfaction of being a dental hygienist than Deborah Stewart, who has spent forty-five years in this role. Aware of both the opportunities and the pitfalls of the dental industry, she freely shares her knowledge for the benefit of prospective hygienists or those new to the field. Do you wonder how to get a job in dentistry as a hygienist? The wealth of information in this book will help make your job hunt easier and help you zero in on the type of office in which you want to work. Once you're in, would you like to know how you can best be an asset to your office and benefit yourself as well with leadership skills and business skills? You'll discover answers to this question and learn about trends in the dental industry and how to take advantage of them. You'll also receive tips on how to work with dentists and dental team. The book describes unethical behavior that can arise in the industry and traps of risky behavior that can end your career. It explains how to maintain high ethics and help your office do so as well. In addition, you'll receive information about the professional dental organizations, how they can better collaborate, and how you can contribute. After reading this book, you'll be prepared to navigate your career as a dental hygienist. You'll have the knowledge to maximize your own benefits and advance the field of dentistry while doing the important job of supporting your patients' health and well-being.
From the Publisher: The cornerstone text of almost every dental hygienists library is now in its thoroughly updated Tenth Edition. Written in a straightforward, concise outline format, this text equips both students and practitioners with the clinical and educational skills needed for successful practice. Features include full-color artwork and photographs, case-based exercises, procedure boxes, and ethics boxes. The Tenth Edition presents the latest technical advances and research findings and includes a new chapter on teeth whitening.
