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Dental Hygienists
Healthcare · SOC 29-1292
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$98,100
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
222,740
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure7.0%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Critical Thinking
4.Writing
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
Common titles: Dental Hygienist, Hygienist, Licensed Dental Hygienist, Pediatric Dental Hygienist, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Representative Tasks
- •Record and review patient medical histories.
- •Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
- •Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- •Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- •Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Record patient medical histories.
- •Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
- •Treat dental problems or diseases.
- •Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- •Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Tools & Technologies
Henry Schein Dentrix · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Word · hotDental office management softwareEmail softwareOpen DentalPatterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
0
Occupations Shown
0.0%
Avg AI Exposure
0
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $98,100 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |