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Dental Hygienist, You Are
In the galaxy of careers, the path of a Dental Hygienist is rewarding and bright, it is. A vital role in maintaining the oral health of patients, you play. Close collaboration with dentists, you must have, to provide the best care. With the rising demand for dental services, now is the time to embark on this journey.
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Ottalie · your guide
Curious about being a dental hygienist, you are? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
As a Dental Hygienist, responsible for maintaining the oral health of patients, you are. Perform cleanings and preventative treatments, you must. Work closely with dentists, you will, to ensure the best care is provided. Familiar with the latest technologies and treatments, you must be.
1Perform cleanings and preventative treatments
2Assist dentists
3Educate and advise patients
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Dental Hygienist
£25,000 - £30,000
Dental Hygiene Diploma
Begin your journey by taking on basic tasks and gaining experience, you will.
02
Building up
Dental Hygienist
£32,000 - £40,000
2-3 years of experience
In this phase, take on more responsibility and work more independently, you must.
03
At the top
Senior Dental Hygienist
£45,000+
Expertise and specialization
Now a master of your craft, you are, and lead a team you may.
Degrees that lead here via Subjects Allied to Medicine
Acupuncture
The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture - Part-time
Northern College of Acupuncture
Acupuncture (Weekday based) - Full-time
Northern College of Acupuncture
Acupuncture (Weekend based) - Full-time
Northern College of Acupuncture
Adult Nursing
University of Chester
Adult Nursing
University College Birmingham
Apprenticeships that lead here
Organisations in this field
Bupa Dental Care
Bupa provides comprehensive dental services across the UK.
MyDentist
MyDentist is one of the largest dental chains in the UK.
Portman Dental Care
Portman offers high-quality dental services at various clinics.
How to get in - your routes
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