(see dental hygienist) Impacted Tooth A tooth that remains fully or partially embedded in the bone or gum tissue so that complete eruption is unlikely.
A dental auxiliary person who has been trained in an approved course in Dental Hygiene and is licensed to provide dental hygiene services.
a person trained to perform preventative procedures such as cleaning teeth, applying flouride, placing sealants, taking x-rays and educating patients on oral health care
A trained, licensed person who performs dental prophylaxis under the direction of a licensed dentist.
A licensed dental auxiliary who cleans teeth, performs periodontal scaling and root planing, and provides patient education.
a licensed, auxiliary dental professional who is both an oral health educator and clinician who uses preventive, therapeutic, and educational methods to control oral disease.
assists dentist in providing preventive dental services
A type of dental professional qualified to clean and scale teeth. They also educate patients on proper dental care[ Click to Return to Top
Dental auxiliary who cleans teeth and provides patient education; administers local anesthetic, nitrous oxide and performs periodontal scaling
A dental professional qualified to clean and scale teeth. They also educate patients on proper dental care. Certification is required.
As licensed oral health professionals, dental hygienists focus on preventing and treating oral disease both to protect teeth and gums and also to protect patient's total health. See oral hygiene.