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Dental hygienists offer advice, information and treatments to prevent and treat tooth decay and gum disease.
You could do either:
Employers will set their own entry requirements. You'll normally need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship.
You'll need:
You'll work with children and adults, one to one and sometimes groups, advising on how to take good care of their teeth and gums. You'll also use instruments to do dental treatments. On a daily basis you could:
With experience, you could specialise in dealing with particular groups like people with additional needs, or move into dental practice management. With further training you could teach student dental hygienists. You could also move into a related area like orthodontic therapy or health promotion. You could serve in the Royal Navy as a dental hygienist. You can apply while you are still at university but have to be registered with the General Dental Council before you can start basic training.
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