Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities: Oral care professionals’ clean teeth examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis and provide other dental care. They educate their patients on how to take care of their oral health. Their duties include: removing tartar, plaque, and stains from teeth; applying sedates and fluorides to help protect teeth, teach patients oral cleansing techniques.  

Salary: $70,210

Education: They need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. High school students interested should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. They are also required to have completed one year of college.

Reflection: I would not like to be an oral care professional because dental hygiene doesn't interest me.