JobSOC 29-1292

Dental Hygienists

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist51.0602

02.

Draws on

Medicine and Dentistry4.6 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.9 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.