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Dental Hygienist

Having a beautiful smile makes people happy and confident. Having a healthy mouth makes them feel better and healthier overall. A dental hygienist is a health care professional who helps people have strong, healthy teeth that look good and feel good. They perform preventative procedures such as teeth cleaning and coach their patients to take good care of their smiles. This book explains the education, training, and personality traits needed to work as a dental hygienist. Full-color photographs and informative sidebars explain different career paths and work settings available in this exciting field.