Dental hygienists are primary health care providers whose area of practice focuses on preventive education and treatment surrounding oral health care and health promotion. Dental hygienists may work independently or in association with other health care providers.
Dental hygienists work as part of a collaborative health care team, which could include:
- Dental assistant
- Dental laboratory technologist
- Dentist
- Denturist
- Dietitian
- Oral pathologist
- Occupational therapist
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Speech language pathologist
- Community health nurse