How can I become a hygiene assistant?

Becoming a hygiene assistant provides a good career path into the field of oral health care. Qualifications for this career include experience working in a dental office, preparing exam rooms, and assisting dentists and the dental hygienist with patient care. Most employers require you to complete a dental hygiene program. In this program, you learn to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role and develop your customer service skills. You can also earn certification from the Dental Assisting National Board to demonstrate your professionalism and command a higher salary. Once you gain experience, you can transition into the role of a dental hygienist or dental laboratory technician.