Dental hygienist

A dental hygienist is in Germany a career advancement in the Department of prophylaxis for dental assistants. Focus is the field of periodontology. The task area is the concomitant therapy of periodontal and gum disease. Here, the dental hygienist about dental and oral health information. Furthermore, there is a field of a dental hygienist in the maintenance of periodontal and peri-implant treatment and aftercare diseases.

For this training a (usually three years ) is trained as a dental nurse ( ZFA ) is required. After two years of professional activity shall be demonstrated. Only then is there the possibility of further training to become a dental nurse assistants ( about 800 hours) or Dental prophylaxis assistants or helpers (ZMP, about 450 hours) to complete. The detection of these pre- tests passed and again for at least one year of professional activity are a basic requirement in order to graduate the training of dental hygienists. Furthermore, an X- course and a first aid course is required. The training includes at least 800 hours.

The duration of training is six months part-time to full-time or thirteen months. The training costs are between 6,000 euros and 14,000 euros. The expected extra income is around 30 % compared to the dental nurse.

Diploma Dental Hygienists

Graduate dental hygienists (DH / Dental Hygienist ) is in the U.S. a licensed paramedical profession in dentistry. The study area consists primarily of preventive periodontal therapy and the creation of optimal oral health.

Area of ​​activity:

  • Diagnostic assessment: extraoral and intraoral findings
  • X / Photography
  • Local anesthesia (with additional license)
  • Removal of interfering factors
  • Dental and bag cleaning
  • Polish
  • Fluoridation and treatment of hypersensitive dental necks
  • Mouth Facial
  • Beauty treatment
  • Food history and advice
  • Individual advice about oral hygiene aids ( motivation)
  • Patient Service

Diploma Dental Hygienists international

In Germany, approximately 100 graduate dental hygienist who acquired her diploma work abroad. The job description of graduate dental hygienist is non-existent in Germany. The job title is not protected. The professional diploma dental hygienists is recognized by the state in almost all countries. The profession is preceded by a complete stand-alone vocational training of 2 to 3 years or 4500 hours of college level. This training is available in nearly all countries, but not yet in Germany, France and Austria.

USA

In the United States, country of birth of the dental hygienist - since 1913 there is this profession - are the guidelines as follows:

Mandatory is a visit from an ADA (American Dental Association ) accredited for at least 2 years vollverschulten school ( college or university). Prerequisite to college is exclusively of high school completion ( an intermediate certificate between high school and intermediate certificate ). Before the graduate dental hygienists can begin their work, he must be licensed or an associate degree, demonstrate a state exam and an exam States ( licensing). Only then he is entitled, as to lead professional title Registered Dental Hygienist ( RDH ), which is protected. Abuse will be prosecuted. Without this item, it can not work in the U.S.; this title is awarded only in the USA. Building on that, he put a Bachelor Degree or Master Degree. Access the journal of the American Diploma Dental Hygienists Association ( ADHA ) published in its issue of 13 July 2009, page 12 the date for training in the United States. Thus, there is in the United States 296 basic training programs for dental hygiene, 60 colleges / universities that offer a bachelor's degree, and also 17 institutions that offer a master's degree in dental hygiene. International Information on this profession is available via the International Federation of Dental Hygienists ( IFDH ).

Switzerland

Switzerland: In Switzerland, the training for dipl. Dental hygienist HF / for dipl. Dental Hygienists RF at the level of higher vocational school HF ( tertiary level B) settled. Approved is, who can demonstrate a degree in secondary education, a vocational school / graduation or equivalent. The level of requirements based on the level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework. The course lasts three years (5400 hours of learning ) or 4500 hours of training for dental assistants with Federal. Certificate of Proficiency ( EFZ ) and composed of equal numbers of theoretical and practical lessons. Basis of the course is a federally approved curriculum (PDF, 368 kB).

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