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Hygienist
Dental professional that focuses on prevention and treatment of gum disease. They can also aid the dentist in co-diagnosing multiple conditions of the mouth.
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Specializes in Dentistry
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What is the definition or description of: hygienist?
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My periodontal hygienist wears high powered lenses that she removes when finished. Others tell me their hygienists do not use them. Benefits?
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What does a dental assistant vs hygienist do?
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How much do dental hygienists do in regular practice?
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A 48-year old asked:
I'm wondering what is the role of the dentist vs. Hygienist?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is the difference between clinical dental hygienists and public dental hygienists?
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A 36-year old asked:
My dentist makes me wait then does a two-minute exam. I've started trusting his hygienist more now. Time to switch?
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A 60-year old male asked:
How long should a person wait to eat following a periodontal cleaning by an hygienist (I am hearing from one hour to 5 hours). Can you please advise?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can dental hygienist cause damage?
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A 45-year old asked:
What number of years to become a dental hygienist?
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A 36-year old asked:
Do dental hygienists use botox for their procedures?
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A 29-year old asked:
Do I have to inform the dds/hygienist that I am pregnant?
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A 40-year old asked:
How can I ask my hygienist not to use the ultrasonic scaler?
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A 37-year old asked:
How much do your dental hygienists do for periodontal practice?
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A 45-year old asked:
What do you suggest if my dental hygienist does not do certain things, what should I do?
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A 61-year old male asked:
Dental: The hygienist said that a sulcus is different from a pocket. In layman's terms, how are they different?
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A 36-year old asked:
Why is it required to see a dental hygienist every 3 months? I never had problems but they kept seeing me that often.
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A 20-year old female asked:
Will my dentist or hygienist be able to tell if my enamel is starting to wear away at my next cleaning in a month or so?
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A 40-year old asked:
What do you advise if I'm trying to pursue a career of being a dental hygienist, about how many years of education is required?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Dental hygienist dropped my crown on the floor and then took it to the back to clean. Should I have asked for a new one? Does this happen?
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A 59-year old male asked:
My experienced dental hygienist uses magnifying loupes but takes 60 minutes to do each of my quarterly perio cleanings. Usual range of time?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Couple of months ago, i went to a new dentist &I feel as if the hygienist didnt properly placed the lead shield on me&It didnt have a collar. Worried?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can a dental hygienist perform anesthesia?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Big grooves that hygienist said should be filled or sealed. But a cavity doesn't show on xray. The dr will see it next week.Will a seal be effective?
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A 59-year old male asked:
The first time i had a 3 unit bridge installed, the hygienist said, "well you know how to thread it" and left me. Office was busy and i confused. Hmm?
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A 59-year old male asked:
I am changing from my current periodontist. The new specialist who has been in business for a dozen years does not use a hygienist for cleanings.Good?
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A 59-year old male asked:
Is there anyone who can tell me the difference among perio maintenance cleaning; deep cleaning; planing & scaling? Does an hygienist do each of these?
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A 31-year old asked:
How do dental hygienist and orthodontist differ?
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A 46-year old asked:
How does a periodontist differ from a dental hygienist?
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What is the difference between dentist and dental hygienist?
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