Future Career As A Dental Hygienist For as long as I can remember becoming a dental hygienist has been my dream job. My best friend and I always said we would open our own dental hygienist office together. Although we were so young and most people's interests changed, mine did not. This career would offer me a challenge but also be able to manage the work with places to have personal growth. Being a dental hygienist is an ideal job for me because it’s challenging, active, demanding, provides opportunities, teamwork, and personal growth. Some may believe that a dental hygienist is the study of the mouth. Which is true, but they also believe they only pull out teeth, fill in gaps, and make holes in mouths. A dental hygienist offers more than …show more content…
Your dental hygienist can also work with you, your dentist and specialists to create a tailored routine to prevent tooth decay and keep other oral health problems at bay” (THE IMPORTANCE OF A DENTAL HYGIENIST). Their field of study deals with patients' mouths as they “Assess the oral health of their patients by conducting various cleanings and inspections. They also help a dentist as needed and work with patients to maintain good oral health by teaching them about proper oral hygiene” (Path to Becoming a Dental Hygienist, a Step-by-Step Guide). They receive training in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of a wide range of dental or oral health issues. They are trained to understand the many dental issues that can arise and to be able to spot problems by looking at x-rays and other images of the mouth. Their main goal is to avoid gum disease, tooth loss, and other problems by knowing proper care to provide patients. After assessing a patient's mouth they will come up with a diagnostic of the problem with their patient. From there they will come up with a plan to treat the patient and prevent something from happening again. Whether this is from a procedure or something they do at home, their job is to educate their patients on the diagnosis. In their work, dental hygienists use a variety of tools on a daily basis including ultrasound tools, air-polishing devises to remove any stains and tar on your teeth, a power tool