RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a licensed oral health professional who provides preventive and therapeutic dental care under the supervision of a dentist. RDHs focus on maintaining the health of a patient’s teeth and gums through assessment, planning, and treatment that emphasizes prevention.
Typical duties include performing dental prophylaxis (cleanings), scaling and root planing in appropriate cases, taking dental
Education and licensure requirements are similarly variable but most RDHs complete an accredited dental hygiene program,
Work settings commonly include private dental offices, public health clinics, schools, and hospitals. RDHs assess patients,