Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who administer the following services to patients:

• • Prophylaxis (cleanings)
  • Periodontal scaling, root planning, and maintenance
  • Take radiographs
  • Apply dental sealants and fluoride treatments
  • Perform oral cancer screenings
  • Perform in-office whitening treatments

By providing essential preventive dental care, hygienists make it possible for dentists to focus on other complex and specialized dental procedures. Our hygienists play a vital collaborative and role in dentistry to ensure the highest, most comprehensive, and efficient level of oral health care for our patients.