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Dental Hygienists in The United States
(Higienistas bucodentales)
Dental Hygienists -- Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-2021.00 |
| Career Interests | SRC |
| Minimum education required | (Associate) Associate's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.08 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 219,800 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 243,500 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 17,900 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | * |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | * |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | * |
| Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
| Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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