Careers in Healthcare: Dental Hygienists (PDF)

Dentistry is one of the most in-demand professional areas in the country. Often referred to as the nurses of the dental world, dental hygienists find themselves spending more time with patients educating them on oral health. While dentists are in high demand, dental hygienists are in even higher demand, expected to grow as a profession by nearly 20 percent in the next decade. This rewarding field comprising more than 200,000 professionals nationwide is finding itself poised to take on more responsibilities in the dental office. What does a dental hygienist do? What does it take to become a dental hygienist? Have dental hygienists always worked with dentists? Readers will stand in a dental hygienist's shoes as they navigate through salary information, the history of the profession, and the way of the dental hygiene future. Every book in the Careers in Healthcare series gives readers the necessary tools to evaluate pursuing a career in the healthcare profession. Unique to this series are firsthand interviews with professionals aimed to give readers an upfront and close perspective into the daily lives of those currently working in the field. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions—building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.