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Dental hygienists clean teeth and educate patients about oral healthcare. They work closely with dentists and assistants to manage their schedules and provide care. Typical tasks include cleaning teeth, wearing protective equipment, and working various shifts including weekends. Training involves obtaining a high school diploma, completing a two-year dental hygiene program, and becoming licensed. In Utah, dental hygienists earn an average salary of $69,580 annually and the field is growing, with around 150 new jobs opening each year.

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Dental hygienists clean teeth and educate patients about oral healthcare. They work closely with dentists and assistants to manage their schedules and provide care. Typical tasks include cleaning teeth, wearing protective equipment, and working various shifts including weekends. Training involves obtaining a high school diploma, completing a two-year dental hygiene program, and becoming licensed. In Utah, dental hygienists earn an average salary of $69,580 annually and the field is growing, with around 150 new jobs opening each year.

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Jordyn Bolinder

Dental Hygienist
Skills
Organization Skills
o Mange the time of self and others.
o Combine several pieces of information and draw
conclusions.
Communication
o Listen to others, understand, and ask questions.
o Persuade others to approach things differently.
o Be aware of others reactions and change behavior
in relation to them.
Typical Tasks for a Dental Hygienist.
Work with dentists, assistants, and especially
patients
Clean teeth and educate patients about
dental care
Wear uniforms or lab jackets as well as safety
gear
Training usually lasts two years
May work days, evenings, and weekends
I need a High school diploma, complete a dental hygienist
program, and pass a state licensing exam.
Salary
Average wage in Utah is: $33.45 hourly. The average yearly
wage is: $69,580.00.
Employment Outlook
In Utah the current employment is 2,220 jobs, Annual
Opening in a year are usually around 150. Some of the

businesses that hire are Professional Dental, Stonehaven


Dental Management, and other professional offices
Other related occupations: Dental assistants, Dental
laboratory technicians, dentists, Licensed practical nurses.

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