# Dental Assistants and Hygienists

Occupation

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Dental assistants and hygienists support dentists in delivering oral care, with hygienists performing cleanings and periodontal assessments and assistants providing chairside assisting during procedures and taking dental radiography images. Both maintain strict sterilization protocols to prevent infection and use practice management software like Dentrix or Eaglesoft to schedule patients and manage records. Found in general and specialty dental offices, these roles suit people-oriented individuals with strong manual dexterity and attention to hygiene standards.

Top skills: [Dental Radiography](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/dental-radiography), [Patient Care](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/patient-care)

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