Oral Care Professional
Duties and Responsibilities:
Some of
the main types of service an oral care professional’s offer are prevention,
education, and treatment. When they are seen they examine a patient’s gums and
teeth for potential oral problems. They will tell the patient on how to
maintain a good oral hygiene, like how to floss or choosing the tight tooth
brush. They may also develop a care plan for the patient to take home. And if
it is needed they might be required to remove hard and soft deposits of stains,
tartar, and also plaque from the teeth. In some cases they may also administer
anesthetics, prepare for filling materials, and remove sutures.
Salary: $34,750-$70,210
Educational Requirements:
A high
school diploma and college entrance test scores are sometimes required for
admission to a program. The person has to be 18 years of age. The program or Associates
degree is only 2 years. The route is mostly taken by students and some students
might choose a 4-year bachelor’s degree that allows them to expand their
clinical expertise and advance faster in their careers. Master’s degrees are
also offered.
Reflection:
No I would
not like to become this. This is not my kind of work.
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