{"id":3858,"date":"2023-01-23T15:19:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swedishdental.com.linux13.curanetserver.dk\/?page_id=3858"},"modified":"2023-04-20T15:21:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:21:04","slug":"dental-hygienist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/en\/treatments\/dental-hygienist\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Hygienist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-fixed nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:3.889rem;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:70.002;line-height:1.29;\">Dental Hygienist<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-end fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32.4;line-height:1.44;\">Dental Hygienist<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-1 has-taglines layout-floated layout-medium-floated layout-small-stacked\" 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Their job first and foremost is to improve the overall dental health of their patients of all ages.\r\n\r\nDental hygienists are important because they help patients maintain good\" data-link=\"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/en\/treatments\/dental-hygienist\/\"><h4 class=\"tagline\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-text-transform);\">Dela denna sida<\/h4><div class=\"fusion-social-networks sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-1\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fswedishdental.com%2Fen%2Ftreatments%2Fdental-hygienist%2F&amp;t=Dental%20Hygienist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Facebook\" aria-label=\"Facebook\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-facebook awb-icon-facebook\" style=\"color:#3b5998;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span class=\"sharingbox-shortcode-icon-separator\"><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fswedishdental.com%2Fen%2Ftreatments%2Fdental-hygienist%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"WhatsApp\" aria-label=\"WhatsApp\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"WhatsApp\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-whatsapp awb-icon-whatsapp\" style=\"color:#77e878;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span class=\"sharingbox-shortcode-icon-separator\"><\/span><span><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Dental%20Hygienist&amp;body=https%3A%2F%2Fswedishdental.com%2Fen%2Ftreatments%2Fdental-hygienist%2F\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Email\" aria-label=\"Email\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Email\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail\" style=\"color:#000000;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:3vh;--awb-margin-bottom:10vh;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>A dental hygienist works primarily in preventative dental care, although their job presents a big range of responsibilities. Their job first and foremost is to improve the overall dental health of their patients of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Dental hygienists are important because they help patients maintain good oral health, which in turn prevents disease. Dental hygienists play an essential role in preventative dental care. In fact, it is proven that patients who regularly see a dental hygienist have to visit the dentist less (which also costs less money!).<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:40px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"tel:+46086513620 \"><i class=\"fa-phone-alt fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">08-6513620<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32.4;line-height:1.44;\">What does a Dental Hygienist do?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Dental hygienists serve one of the most important roles in modern dental care. A word commonly used in relation to the job of a dental hygienist is \u2018prophylaxis\u2019. That means preventative measures. A dental hygienist seeks to promote better oral health by doing the following:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Checking the teeth and surrounding gum tissue<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Identifying tooth decay, tooth loss, and other health conditions<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Counseling and educating patients on proper at-home oral hygiene<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Helping advise patients on how to change unhealthy habits (smoking, diet, etc.)<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Conduct examinations, diagnostics, and treat certain diseases<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Scrapes, cleans and polishes teeth<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Making risk assessments of gum disease, gingivitis, and cavities<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Perform saliva and bacterial tests<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32.4;line-height:1.44;\">Why is it important to see a Dental Hygienist?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Going in for regular appointments with a dental hygienist helps increase the likelihood that your dental results will be positive. Going in for routine dental cleanings and checkups minimizes the chances that someone will develop oral disease, tooth loss (periodontitis), and cavities (or, at the very least, help take care of it sooner).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-block\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 68;--awb-object-position:13% 53%;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"chair-2589771_1280-1024&#215;682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chair-2589771_1280-1024x682-1.jpeg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3865 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chair-2589771_1280-1024x682-1-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chair-2589771_1280-1024x682-1-400x266.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chair-2589771_1280-1024x682-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chair-2589771_1280-1024x682-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chair-2589771_1280-1024x682-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32.4;line-height:1.44;\">What tests do dental hygienists perform?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Some important duties carried out by dental hygienists include:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.2;--minFontSize:25.2;line-height:1.21;\">Prophylaxis (preventative care)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>A dental hygienist\u2019s job duty is primarily prophylaxis. They run tests of saliva and bacteria, perform teeth cleaning and tartar removal, and give dietary advice for better oral health.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.2;--minFontSize:25.2;line-height:1.21;\">Investigation and diagnoses<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Dental hygienists are often credentialled enough to diagnose cavities, gum disease, and gingivitis and conduct risk assessments of each. They also are trained to take routine x-rays of the mouth, which is how many mouth ailments are detected.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.2;--minFontSize:25.2;line-height:1.21;\">Tooth whitening treatments<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Cosmetic tooth polishing and whitening treatments are used to create a brighter smile and remove tooth discoloration. Dental hygienists are qualified to give these treatments to those who have tooth discoloration. Tooth whitening treatments are typically used on individuals who have tooth discoloration from food, drinks, and tobacco. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swedishdental.com\/en\/treatments\/tooth-whitening\/\">whitening treatments<\/a> at Swedish Dental.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.2;--minFontSize:25.2;line-height:1.21;\">Imprints<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Many tooth whitening treatments require that an imprint be made of the patients\u2019 teeth. The dental hygienist will conduct an exam of the mouth to determine if teeth are fit for a whitening treatment. Then, they will take a mold of the teeth, which is sent off to create an imprint for teeth whitening.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know why Dental hygienists are important, and you know what a dental hygienist does, it may be time to schedule that dental checkup! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swedishdental.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> here and book your appointment today.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:40px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swedishdental.com\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3543,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3858","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.5 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - 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