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Dental Hygienist
$86,546 (USD)/yr
$41.61 (USD)/hr
$1,688 (USD)/yr
The average dental hygienist gross salary in United States is $86,546 or an equivalent hourly rate of $42. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $1,688. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level dental hygienist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $61,896. On the other end, a senior level dental hygienist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $106,887.
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Salary Potential
$97,214 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Dental Hygienist will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Dental Hygienist, the majority at 47% with associates.
Typical Field of Study: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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View Cost of Living PageThe United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations. Outside the union of states, it asserts sovereignty over five major unincorporated island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's third-largest land area, second-largest exclusive economic zone, and third...
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Job Description
Treats and aids patient in prevention of dental disease. Cleanses calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments. Identifies swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer upon examination of lymph nodes under patient's chin. Feels and visually analyzes gums for sores and signs of disease. Examines gums, using probes, to... locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
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