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The Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist is a licensed health care practitioner. The Dentist and Hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Some of the services provided by dental hygienists in Washington state include:
· Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, periodontal screening, and taking blood pressure and pulse
· Taking dental x-rays