Dental Hygienist
Job Profiles
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/dental-hygienist
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/dental-hygienist
Useful Links
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/dental-team/roles-dental-team/dental-hygienist
https://www.dentalhealth.org/visiting-a-dental-hygienist-or-dental-therapist
https://arcdentalsurgery.co.uk/general-dentistry/dental-hygiene-blackpool/
Dental hygienists give advice and treat tooth decay and gum disease. On a day to day basis they may clean and polish teeth to help prevent gum disease, complete different treatments to reduce and prevent decay, give local anaesthetic under the supervision of a dentist, encourage and demonstrate tooth brushing and flossing, check and maintain patient records and much more. You could work at a dental practice, in an NHS or private hospital or at a health centre. You may need to wear protective clothing and a uniform.
Taken from gov 2024.
How to become a dental hygienist
The main routes to get into this role are:
University- this is the main route to support you into this career.
University route
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
Oral health science
Dental hygiene
Dental therapy
When you apply for a university course, it might help to have some experience as a dental nurse.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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