Dental Hygienists - Main Dental Hygienists Dental hygienists clean teeth and help people prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental hygienists evaluate the dental health of patients.
They examine teeth and gums and record what they find. They clean deposits and stains from teeth as well as treat teeth with fluorides and sealants. Hygienists take and develop X-rays and put in temporary fillings. They may also make impressions of teeth and remove sutures. Some hygienists give local anesthetics and nitrous oxide.