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  2. Dental hygienist - Wikipedia

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    A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. Prior to completing clinical and written board examinations, registered dental hygienists must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.

  3. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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    Alfred C. Fones, known as the "father of dental hygiene," was the first to develop the role of a dental hygienist into the current concept of a dental educator and dental professional. The dental hygienist is qualified, same as a dentist, to perform routine dental cleanings. [18]

  4. American Dental Hygienists' Association - Wikipedia

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    The American Dental Hygienists' Association headquarters building in Chicago. The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is the largest national United States organization representing the professional interests of more than 185,000 dental hygienists across the country.

  5. Dentistry - Wikipedia

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    Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (such as dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists). Most dentists either work in private practices (primary care), dental hospitals, or (secondary care) institutions (prisons, armed forces bases, etc

  6. Dental assistant - Wikipedia

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    This includes: dentists, dental specialists, oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. [7] Dental assistants play a crucial role in maintaining high levels of infection control in the oral health care setting. [7] The dental assistant is the major link between oral health care workers and the patient.

  7. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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    A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

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