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Core responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for delivering high-Quality, patient-Centered oral health care, including comprehensive preventive and therapeutic hygiene services like assessments, treatments, radiographs, and patient education. This role also involves accurately maintaining documentation and collaborating with the dental team on coordinated care and treatment planning.

Requirements summary

Basic requirements include knowledge typically acquired through a high school diploma or associate of science degree in dental hygiene, along with 1-3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience and massachusetts registered dental hygienist status. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and experience treating patients with developmental, behavioral, or medical complexities.

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