Dental Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 124Q00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Dental Hygienists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Dental Hygienists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Dental Hygienists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Dental Hygienists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Dental Hygienists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Dental Hygienists do?
Dental hygienists provide preventive oral healthcare by performing cleanings, applying preventive treatments such as fluoride, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
They also conduct oral health assessments, screen for issues like gum disease and oral cancer, take dental X-rays, and document patient care, working closely with dentists to maintain patient health.
Preventive Care: This is a core function that involves professional cleanings to remove plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth.
Patient Education: Hygienists provide patients with instructions on proper brushing, flossing, and dietary choices to help them maintain good oral hygiene.
Screenings: They screen patients for potential problems, including gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer.
Diagnostic Services: They take and develop dental X-rays, which aid in diagnosing issues such as cavities and gum disease.
Therapeutic Treatments: Hygienists apply preventive treatments such as sealants and fluoride to protect teeth from decay.
Documentation: They document the patient’s care and treatment plans in the patient’s record.
Work Environment
- Dental hygienists work primarily in dental offices alongside dentists and other healthcare professionals.
- They are an integral part of the dental team, collaborating to provide comprehensive patient care and to support the dentist in preventing and treating oral diseases.
Tools and Equipment
- Hygienists use a variety of tools for cleaning, including manual scalers, polishing instruments, and ultrasonic scalers.
- They also use specialized equipment to take X-rays, create dental impressions, and administer other treatments.