There are ample job opportunities available for PG Diploma in Dental Science students. They are hired in both public and private dental hospitals. They are also hired in dental clinics and they can even start their own dental clinics.
The present article tries to explain a few important job roles available after Post graduate Diploma in Dental Science students.
Senior Dental Hygienist
As a senior dental hygienist, one is required to have a high level of manual dexterity and want to work in a clinical and health promotional role. They are required to educate on dental hygiene for their patients.
Roles of Senior Dental Hygienist
As a senior dental hygienist, one will play an important role within the dental healthcare team. They will be working closely with patient’s and are required to educate them in the care of teeth by providing treatments to prevent oral problems.
Responsibilities of Senior Dental Hygienist
As a senior dental hygienist, one is responsible to:
- Provide dental advice on dental hygiene care and oral health education to patients of all ages
- Work closely with the dental team to treat and help patients in preventing gun diseases
- Use a range of dental instruments to clean, polish and scale teeth
- Remove plaque and apply treatments to reduce decay
- Ensure their dental instruments are sterilised appropriately
- Take impressions and radiographs of teeth
- Give local anaesthetic under supervision of a dentist
- Apply temporary coatings and sealants to protect teeth
- Encourage and demonstrate tooth brushing and flossing
- Show care and compassion for patients and put them at the centre of care
- Collect medical and dental histories and maintain patient’s health records
- Work to a professional code of ethics and keep up to date with new development within the profession
Salary & Emoluments
The fresh post graduate diploma in dental science students will be easily earning around 5 lakhs to 7 lakhs per annum as senior dental hygienist. The experienced doctors will be earning around 7 lakhs to 9 lakhs per annum. The salary also depends upon the location and recruiter.