Dentist in UAE have tight schedules almost every day with the increasing number of patients who seek their services every day. With the number of patients at clinics in Jumeirah increasing, dentists in Dubai can use all the helping hands they can get.
Dental hygienists play a major role in dental clinics in preparing the patients for various diagnosis and treatment. If you stepped in to get your teeth sparkling like a Hollywood smile in Dubai a dental hygienist will be the first one you need to thank, as he or she will be the one responsible to prepare you in every way for the relevant treatment.
Any dental clinic will feel incomplete without dental hygienists to assist in providing various dental treatments to patients. The role of a dental hygienist begins with conducting and taking the patients through the initial screening procedures of the dental clinic. They will be held responsible to check the health history, assess the oral health, inspect the neck and head, check the blood pressure and pulse, dental charting, screening for oral cancer and many other designated tasks. Their role will also include taking dental X-Rays and to assist dentists to make impressions of a patients teeth to create the study cast, with which the dentist can better evaluate a patients requirements.
Dental hygienists in some clinics are also assigned the task of removing build-up of calculus and plaque from the surface of the patients’ teeth. They are also trained on handling preventing dental treatments including applying sealants and fluorides to patients’ teeth.
Dental hygienist also plays the role of an educator in assisting and guiding patients on how to maintain their oral health through proper dental care procedures. They will also be able to provide nutritional advice and how it can boost oral health.
Dentist rarely get the time to complete paper works and documentation regarding patients with their busy schedules. This is where the dental hygienist can sometimes help the dentist, and take control of managing the office and all related documenting tasks.
This job role provides great satisfaction to the person working as a dental hygienist as he or she is the person who works closely with the patients to help them feel comfortable and get the best care and treatment they deserve. They are able to win the trust of the patients with their care and attention to details and are respected as valuable team members of any oral health team.
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