You may think that your dental hygienist just cleans your teeth, but the truth is that there is much more to the job than just that. In fact, the duties of a hygienist cover all sorts of areas including patient care and aftercare treatment. They also work closely with dentists to treat patients in more complex areas. Continue reading to learn about the many different responsibilities of dental hygienists and what their days in the practice tend to consist of.
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