{"id":2671,"date":"2023-08-23T15:24:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2023-08-23T15:24:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:24:53","slug":"job-outlook-for-dental-hygienists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/job-outlook-for-dental-hygienists\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Paths and Job Outlook for Dental Hygienists"},"content":{"rendered":"

While every industry has its own ebb and flow regarding career growth and job outlook, the healthcare industry, especially dentistry, is constantly in demand and growing.<\/p>\n

Dentists and dental hygienists are the providers taking care of an individual\u2019s teeth and overall oral health, and, in fact, most patients spend a lot more time with their hygienist.<\/p>\n

So, what does a career path look like for a dental hygienist? What is the job outlook for dental hygiene professionals? Today\u2019s article will tackle both of these questions and more. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

What is a Dental Hygienist?<\/h2>\n

Dental hygienists<\/a> are trained dental professionals who remove dental plaque and tartar in a clinical setting to prevent a patient from experiencing dental decay, gum inflammations, and other oral problems like acute pain and tooth loss.<\/p>\n

Dental hygienists also teach patients the best oral hygiene techniques and practices, allowing dentists to devote time to higher-level diagnoses and restorative dental treatment.<\/p>\n

Additional duties and responsibilities include:<\/p>\n