In today’s time, awareness among people about oral health is increasing rapidly. For this reason, the demand for dental hygienist is also continuously increasing. A dental hygienist is a trained professional who plays an important role in keeping teeth and gums healthy. This specialist works under the dentist and performs tasks related to examination, cleaning and care of the teeth of patients.
Dental hygienist examines the patient’s mouth and identifies diseases occurring in the teeth and gums. Apart from this, it also works to remove plaque, yellow layer and bacteria deposited on the teeth. Regular cleaning and scaling reduces the risk of tooth infection. They also play an important role in keeping teeth shiny and healthy.
Dental hygienists do not just limit themselves to cleaning, but also advise patients to take proper care of their teeth. He explains what is the correct way to brush, what things can damage teeth and how oral hygiene can be maintained better. This is the reason why the importance of this profession is continuously increasing in the health sector.
There are many courses available to make a career in this field. After 10th, students can do courses like Certificate in Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology or B.Sc Dental Laboratory Technology. Certificate courses are generally of one year duration, while diploma courses last for two years. In these courses, students are trained in oral examination, use of dental instruments and patient care.
After doing B.Sc or Diploma, one can easily get a job, but after doing post graduation, one gets better opportunities as a specialist.
There are good employment opportunities for dental hygienists in dental colleges, private clinics and hospitals. Apart from this, career can also be made in Dental Surgery Assistant, Public Health Administration and Sales and Marketing of Dental Products. Many companies are appointing experts for toothpaste and oral care products. After experience, self-employment can also be started by opening a private clinic.
Delhi Paramedical and Management Institute
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Shivalik Institute of Paramedical Technology
Indian Medical Institute of Nursing