Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia. 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 4.2% Openings Per Year 1,135
Wages	Median Hourly $48 per hour Average Annual $106,200 per year
Education Needed	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Education Available in Washington	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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