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Dental Hygienist Hourly Rate

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Updated: 14 Jun 2013
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Dental Hygienist 2013 Total Pay (?
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$44,719 - $87,627
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Hourly Rate$23.95 - $42.23  
   
Overtime$0.00 - $60.70  
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Bonus$0.00 - $1,972  
   
Profit Sharing$202.73 - $5,135  
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$44,719 - $87,627  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 14 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 2,157

Job Description for Dental Hygienist

A Dental Hygienist’s responsibility is to help prevent dental related diseases in their patients. Dental Hygienists will usually work with a certified dentist to meet the oral health concerns of patients. Some basic job responsibilities and tasks include, giving patients routine cleanings in order to remove plaque and other caustic substances from all surfaces of the teeth, testing patients’ teeth for cavities and other abnormalities, assessment of the patient’s health history, applying anesthesia to patients going through surgery, applying different treatments such as fluoride in order to prevent future cavities and diseases, taking and developing dental X-rays in order to assess current and future dental problems, and assisting dentists with their work. It is also the responsibility of a Dental Hygienist to talk to their patients about proper dental care and promote good nutrition habits in order to prevent further dental health problems. Along with these hands on activities, Dental Hygienists also perform general documentation procedures and office management involving their patient’s documented information.
To become a Dental Hygienist, one can go through a variety of different accredited academic programs offered at Universities, Technical Schools, Community Colleges and Dental Schools. The dental hygiene programs offered at Universities will more than likely require two years of schooling in order to get a Baccalaureate or Master's Degree. Community college programs are also usually two years but will require you to take additional examinations in order to become a licensed dental worker.
Dental Hygienist Tasks
  • Record the presence of diseases or abnormalities.
  • Examine patients teeth and gums.
  • Teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene.
  • Remove soft and hard deposits from teeth.
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Companies and Industries for Dental Hygienist Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate

Family Dental$23.67 - $45.40
DDS Inc.$36.36 - $50.87
Heartland Dental Care$27.19 - $35.81
Popular Industries

Hourly Rate

Dentist's Office$23.74 - $40.47
Health Care$23.81 - $40.57
Pediatrician's Office$21.42 - $37.96
Dental Laboratory$14.09 - $35.37
Medical Office$20.67 - $38.08

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Key Statistics for Dental Hygienist Salaries and Jobs

Female
96%
female alumni
 
Male
4%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$28.43 - $37.40 $22.68 - $35.29
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
7%
1-4 years
29%
5-9 years
20%
10-19 years
22%
20 years or more
22%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 36% dental benefits Dental: 45%
vision benefits Vision: 12% employee benefits None: 40%

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Dental Hygienist

Salary Range

$44,719 - $87,627
payscale
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
$47,306 - $87,992
Dental Assistant
$20,598 - $41,200
Dental Assistant (Certified)
$21,124 - $42,681
 
Common Future Jobs

Dental Hygienist

Salary Range

$44,719 - $87,627
payscale
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
$47,306 - $87,992
Pedodontic Dental Hygienist
$47,614 - $87,437
Office Manager, Dental Office
$29,170 - $56,990
 

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