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    • Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
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  • Overview
  • Careers
    • Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
    • Dental Assistant
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
    • Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist
    • Medical Records & Health Information Technician
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Radiologic Technologist
    • Registered Nurse
    • Respiratory Therapists
    • Surgical Technologist
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
  • Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Medical Records & Health Information Technician
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienists are licensed professionals who works independently or alongside dentists to ensure that patients receive full oral health care. They specialize in cleaning teeth, treating oral disease, and educating patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

What to expect

Are you organized, reliable and able to work well as a part of a team? As a Dental Hygienist, you will need to be adaptive and a good communicator.

Can work in these sectors
  • Healthcare

Average Annual Salary

$74,000

Salary Range Per Hour

$28-$40

Degree

Associate's Degree

Thru 2024. TX Workforce Commission

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