Low to No Risk

12

Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

3

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.8Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
• 1.3Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
• 1.2Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• 0.3Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
• 1.5Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• 2Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• 2.2Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
• 0.2Administer local anesthetic agents.
• 1Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist.
• 2.5Record and review patient medical histories.
• 0.8Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
• 0.5Attend continuing education courses to maintain or update skills.

20.0% of Dental Hygienists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics