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Oral Care Professional

Duties and responsibilities:
Oral Care Professional clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Salary: $70,210

Education: 
Oral Care Professionals typically need an associate's degree in dental hygiene. Bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene are also available, but are less common. A bachelor's or master's degree is usually required for research, teaching, or clinical practice in public or school health programs. Students should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Every state requires dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state. In most states, a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and good grades on written and practical examinations are required for licensure. For specific application requirements, contact you state's medical or health board.

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job and i would definitely work in this environment. I like everything about this job. The requirements are a little bit too many but they are not hard.