Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Other titles : dental hygiene technician, dental hygienist, orthodontic hygienist
Details
Description :
Dental hygienists provide dental hygiene treatment and information related to the prevention of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth. They are employed in dentists' offices, hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, government agencies and private industry.
Main duties :
- conduct an initial dental assessment and consult with dentists on patient care;
- take dental impressions;
- instruct patients regarding oral hygiene procedures;
- clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease;
- remove stains and deposits from teeth to prevent tooth and root decay;
- apply fluoride treatment;
- take and develop X-rays;
- may perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Centre-du-Québec
- Laval
- Laurentides
- Lanaudière
- Outaouais
- Montréal
- Estrie
- Capitale-Nationale
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Training
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)
Techniques d'hygiène dentaire
(Training program available in French only)
Program length: 3 years
Program Objectives
Rendre apte à travailler à l’amélioration et au maintien de la santé buccale de la population et permettre d’assumer auprès de cette dernière un rôle d’éducatrice ou d’éducateur en santé dentaire. Fonction de traitement et de prévention.
Where this program is available