Dental hygienists are dental care professionals and work as part of the dental team.
Hygienists predominately work to treat gum problems and maintain oral health.
This is essential to the long term stability of teeth and prevention of gum diseases such as Gingivitis, Periodontitis ( a more advanced gum disease) and Caries ( tooth decay).
Clinically they help to treat and prevent dental disease by scaling and polishing teeth, applying prophylacic and anti-microbial materials.
