A dental hygienist is a professional with education in the maintenance of oral and dental health. Dental hygienists carry out diverse preventive treatments that help to maintain oral health:
- Cleaning of teeth and removal of tartar
- Instruction in home care and selection of care instruments
- Nutritional counselling
- Fluoridation and treatment of teeth with stabbing pain
- Radiography
- Cleaning and treatment of artificial root teeth
- Tooth bleaching and dental replicas
- Attachment of dental jewellery