Dental Hygienist vs Dental Assistant A Career Exploration Activity

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How familiar are you with dentistry?

Complete these short quizzes to pretest your dentistry knowledge.

Dentist Office Quiz

Dental Check-up Quiz

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What is a Dental Hygienist?

Dental hygienists work with the dentist to provide preventative oral care, cleaning patients' teeth and examining them for signs of damage and disease. Dental hygienists also teach patients, particularly young children, about the importance of maintaining good oral health.

Compare and Contrast

Dental Hygienist Career Profile

Dental Assistant Career Profile

Which would you choose?

What are the main differences between a Dental Hygienist and a Dental Assistant?
What is the difference in salaries and educational requirements?
Which of the two dental careers would you prefer and why?

Let's Take a Closer Look at the Basic Knowledge and Skills Required for a Career in Dentistry

X-rays

What are the four most common images?

What are some benefits of getting preventative x-rays?

Which is safer traditional or digital x-rays?

Periodontal Diseases

Periodontal Disease Quiz

Preventative Care

Hot, Cold, Crunchy, Oh My!

Do you have sensitive teeth?

How much did you learn about dentinal hypersensitivity?

Face Masks

Explore your next step...

Click the link below to explore high school pathways and community college programs in Health Science and Medical Technology throughout the Inland Empire.

Inland Empire Career Education Map

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