Demand for hygienists is expected to increase at significantly faster than average as more people seek dental care and hygienists take over roles previously filled by dentists. Through 2012 dental hygiene is projected to be one of the fastest growing employment fields.
Demand will also be spurred as the population grows and more people keep their natural teeth. Newer dentists are more likely to employ hygienists than are older dentists who will be retiring soon. Increased workloads for dentists will translate into more opportunities for hygienists as dentists will need more help to keep up with the growth.
Career prospects are many and varied once qualified. Dental hygienists can work in many settings – NHS/Independent general practice, specialist periodontal or orthodontic practice, hospital (staff hygienists, tutors/lecturer, and specialist department’s e.g. special needs), education, research, health promotion and community as well as working aboard. There is every opportunity for your career to progress in a way that suits your individual strengths and interests.
Salaries for dental hygienists usually start at approximately £19,500 to £25,000 a year. However, once you have gained a reasonable amount of experience, this figure can rise to £37,000 or more per year. Demand for hygienists is expected to increase at significantly faster than average as more people seek dental care and hygienists take over roles previously filled by dentists. Through 2012 dental hygiene is projected to be one of the fastest growing employment fields.
Demand will also be spurred as the population grows and more people keep their natural teeth. Newer dentists are more likely to employ hygienists than are older dentists who will be retiring soon. Increased workloads for dentists will translate into more opportunities for hygienists as dentists will need more help to keep up with the growth.
Career prospects are many and varied once qualified. Dental hygienists can work in many settings – NHS/Independent general practice, specialist periodontal or orthodontic practice, hospital (staff hygienists, tutors/lecturer, and specialist department’s e.g. special needs), education, research, health promotion and community as well as working aboard. There is every opportunity for your career to progress in a way that suits your individual strengths and interests.
Salaries for dental hygienists usually start at approximately £19,500 to £25,000 a year. However, once you have gained a reasonable amount of experience, this figure can rise to £37,000 or more per year.
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