Hygienist - who is he and why do children and adults need him?

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A dental hygienist is a specialist who is highly knowledgeable about how to care for your mouth. He not only talks about hygiene, but also removes tartar, helps prevent caries, stomatitis, pulpitis and other dangerous conditions. By the way, in 2021, the ProfGid career guidance center developed an accurate career guidance test. He himself will tell you which professions are suitable for you, and give an opinion about your personality type and intelligence.

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It is generally accepted that the profession of a hygienist appeared in Russia quite recently - in the early 2000s. In America, where much attention is paid to disease prevention (after all, it is this approach that ultimately turns out to be economically beneficial for clients), the work of a dental hygienist began to become a separate profession already in the middle of the 19th century. It was then that doctors began to entrust their assistants with the care of keeping patients’ teeth clean and protecting them from caries. This made it possible to reduce the number of infectious diseases of the oral cavity by 60–65%.

Colorful Enemy

If plaque is properly cleaned from the surface of the teeth on a regular basis, then its remains are invisible to the average person. A specialist will identify this even subtle enemy with the help of coloring solutions. In advanced cases, the patient’s teeth are covered with an unsightly mass of yellow-gray or another shade... This is a harbinger of caries and periodontal inflammation.

Question answer

What is better: pulling out a tooth or getting an implant?

Plaque is white, green and brown.

Brown – more often visited by adults who smoke or drink tea and coffee. It can also form in the presence of amalgam fillings (an alloy of mercury, silver, copper, tin, zinc).

Yellow-green - observed in children and young people, mainly on the labial surfaces of the front teeth, simply put, in the area noticeable when smiling. Its appearance is caused by microorganisms with chlorophyll.

But everyone has a soft white coating It accumulates on the surface of teeth, fillings, dentures, and gums, mainly during sleep and due to poor oral hygiene. It is a source of abnormal taste sensations, unpleasant odor and a precursor to tartar.

Plaque formation begins with the colonization of bacteria on the teeth as early as 6 hours after thorough brushing. Then the microflora inside it changes, and by the third day gram-negative cocci and rods appear there. Half of these pests are streptococci.

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Description and characteristics of the profession

A dental hygienist is a medical specialist who can work both independently and assist dentists (orthodontists, periodontists, surgeons, etc.). The main goal of his work is the prevention of diseases of the oral cavity and teeth.

The dental hygienist must:

• have a good understanding of the anatomy and physiological processes of the body as a whole;
• carry out preventive measures aimed at maintaining oral health;
• instruct patients on hygiene procedures;
• perform diagnostic and treatment procedures provided for by the specialty;
• master first aid techniques in case of critical situations (an allergic reaction in a patient, a sharp drop in blood pressure, etc.);
• know the causes and symptoms of dental pathologies;
• work with the latest technical equipment and instruments;
• understand the mechanism of action and effect of prescribed drugs.

What is dental professional hygiene

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This is a set of measures aimed at preventing caries and treating inflammatory diseases of the periodontal soft tissues. It is not always possible to completely remove layers on your own at home. They are present not only on the visible surface of the segments, but also form in the subgingival part of the crown and between the teeth. Therefore, it is impossible to remove them from hard-to-reach areas with a simple brush.

When performing work, a dental hygienist uses special dental instruments (mirrors, hooks, brushes, tweezers) and modern technologies. The most popular methods are the crushing of mineral deposits with an ultrasonic scanner and the air-abrasive method of removing soft, hard deposits using sandblasting equipment.

Specialties, universities and Unified State Exam subjects

Medical colleges and universities prepare dental hygienists:

• colleges - specialty 02/31/06 “Preventive Dentistry”;
• universities - specialty 05/31/03 “Dentistry”.

Education at the college is conducted only on the basis of 11 classes. Preparation period – 1 year 10 months. Admission is based on a certificate competition.

To become a university student, you will need Unified State Examination results in the Russian language, mathematics, biology and chemistry or physics. Studying at the university will take 5 years, another two years will be spent on residency.

You can only get an education in colleges and universities on a full-time basis.

There are faculties of dentistry in all multidisciplinary medical universities and in specialized Russian universities that train medical workers. For example, in Moscow it is:

1. Moscow State Medical and Dental University named after. A.I. Evdokimov.
2. First Moscow State Medical University named after. THEM. Sechenov.
3. Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.
4. Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov and many others.

When deciding where it is better to get an education as a dental hygienist, you should take into account the indisputable fact: graduates of higher educational institutions are more willingly hired for well-paid vacancies in private medical centers and clinics.

Where to get training

In addition to higher education, there are a number of short-term training on the market, usually lasting from a week to a year.
The Medical University of Innovation and Development invites you to take distance courses for retraining or advanced training in the field of “Hygienist” to receive a diploma or state certificate. Training lasts from 16 to 2700 hours, depending on the program and your level of training.

The Interregional Academy of Additional Professional Education (MADPO) provides training in the specialization “Hygiene and Sanitation” and issues diplomas and certificates.

The Institute of Professional Education "IPO" invites you to take distance courses in the direction of "Food Hygiene" (there are options 256, 512 and 1024 academic hours) to receive a diploma or state-issued certificate. We have trained more than 8,000 graduates from almost 200 cities. You can undergo external training and receive interest-free installments.

Responsibilities

To understand what a dental hygienist does, it is not necessary to have specialized knowledge in medicine or understand specific terminology. His responsibilities include:

• drawing up an individual comprehensive oral care program;
• explanation of teeth brushing techniques;
• grinding of irregularities and defects of fillings;
• remineralization (enrichment with calcium) of enamel and its strengthening with fluoride-containing preparations;
• “sealing” small cracks in the enamel, which lead to increased tooth sensitivity;
• removal of dental plaque (tartar);
• treatment of periodontal disease.

During your appointment, your dental hygienist will adjust your nutritional program and select methods that will help you take full care of maintaining your oral health. If diseases and pathologies are detected, the treatment of which is not within his competence, the hygienist will recommend a visit to a therapist, orthodontist or surgeon.

Our dental hygienists

Vasilyeva Olga Vladimirovna

Korobtsova Vera Nikolaevna

Lanshina Natalya Viktorovna

Serebryakova Natalya Vladimirovna

Who is the profession suitable for?

Like any medical specialty, the profession of a dental hygienist requires a special character. This is working with people who, due to illness, often become irritable and moody. To avoid conflicts, you must have an understanding of the basics of psychology and be able to establish contact with patients.

So, those who plan to devote themselves to preventive, that is, prophylactic dentistry, need to:

• be able to find a common language with patients;
• do not suffer from excessive disgust;
• be inquisitive and have a desire to continuously learn;
• have stress resistance;
• do not get lost in case of emergency situations.

Important personal qualities

A dental hygienist is a specialist who comes into contact with people on a daily basis, so the following important traits must be present in his character:

• competence,
• friendliness,
• perseverance,
• goodwill,
• altruism,
• responsibility,
• politeness,
• activity,
• determination,
• pedantry,
• accuracy.

A dental hygienist must be a very honest, tactful and passionate person who is ready to help his patients at any time.

Prospects for the profession

After graduating from a technical school or college, you can practice independently in budgetary organizations or together with a dental therapist in private clinics.

After graduating from a higher educational institution, you can work as a general dentist (therapist or hygienist) or obtain a narrower specialization as an orthodontist, prosthetist, surgeon, etc. You can work in public and private clinics. At the same time, no one forbids opening your own office. A good young doctor with a clear head and golden hands will quickly “grow” with a regular clientele. The only, but very significant, obstacle on this path is the material side of the issue. Opening even a small dental office requires a significant initial investment.

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Reviews

Andrey Nazarov
05/15/2021 at 00:00

Good doctors. Reasonable prices. Saved more than one child's teeth. I recommend. To review

Aleksandr Vladimirovich

05/13/2021 at 00:00

Get your child's teeth done, only here! To review

Elina Monakova

05/02/2021 at 00:00

Now we only go to Tarasova, an excellent doctor, a competent specialist, she communicates very kindly and gently with children, and so does her assistant. I can’t say the same about the others; they saw other doctors, but they didn’t like them, and they didn’t treat their teeth. Very expensive. But we go because of the doctor, his experience and attitude. To review

Hope

04/29/2021 at 00:00

The quality is top notch. Without further ado, just to the point. The price will drop on the spot. But you won't find this quality in others. To review

Olga Zhurko

04/28/2021 at 00:00

We have been going to this clinic for several years. I like quality service, good equipment. The employees are always pleasant and polite in their communication, from the dressing room to the doctors. The price tag is average. There are always cartoons for children during procedures and gifts afterward. And of course, our wonderful doctor, Tsutskikh A.V., is beyond praise! The child walks almost with pleasure, if you can say that about visiting the dentist) To the review

Anna Kmet

04/22/2021 at 00:00

We have known the Zubryonok clinic for a long time. We like everything about it: the staff, the approach to the little patient, and the result has always pleased us. The price is reasonable for the current times. Prices are no higher than in public clinics, and the approach is completely different. The last time we were at a reception, I was especially pleased with the work of Maxim Alexandrovich Goncharov! The doctor completely restored our front tooth, making it identical to the lost one. I can’t even stand in front of... To the review

Elena

04/11/2021 at 18:19

A wonderful clinic, a real nursery, where everything is for the child’s comfort. Special thanks to the doctor, Nenko Alexander Vladimirovich, for his patience, individual approach and professionalism. My son was terrified of having his teeth treated (he was 5 years old), but by the end of the treatment he loved going to the dentist and it makes me happy. We treated complex teeth without general anesthesia, quickly and efficiently. Very pleased, thanks again. Sincerely, mother Elena and son Egor. To review

Irina T.

02/21/2021 at 10:34

Wonderful clinic!!! We treated children (twins, 4 years old), and made 5 fillings between them in two visits. To my great amazement, without anesthesia, tears and fears of children. The doctor treated A. V. Tsutskikh. The doctor immediately found a common language with the children, explained everything to them, showed them, and did her job super quickly and clearly. The boys watched cartoons during treatment and then received small gifts. Each time they left happy and returned without a problem... To review

Anastasia S.

02/19/2021 at 15:14

We have been coming here for a long time, observing, doing preventive measures. I really like the doctors and the approach, and now I also like the new spacious building with cool design. The child loves going to the dentist!) To the review

Vladimir

12/23/2020 at 11:52

excellent dentistry, we found our doctor, she saved our front teeth. The child was injured at 2 years old and the city dentist told him to remove it - there are no options, they say inflammation has developed and you can lose your molars. we were shocked, our relatives advised us to go to this dentistry, to a specific doctor. They took an x-ray, examined everything and calmed us down, for the 3rd year now we have been walking with teeth that could remove pests from a children's dentist... To the review

Maxim S.

12/10/2020 at 11:49

High level of doctors! A 6-year-old child had a tooth pulled out and 2 were healed! He didn’t make a peep and asks to go to the doctor to have his teeth looked at. Back to review

Elena

07.12.2020 at 16:17

Modern dentistry, polite doctors, pleasant atmosphere, interesting architecture of the building, just for children. To review

Max Pezold

08/17/2020 at 12:32

Wonderful clinic. I recommend! My daughter was afraid to pick her teeth. We tried everything. Here everything was done the first time and there were no problems at all. Now it can only be seen here. To review

Egor Sh.

08/06/2020 at 11:49

Good pediatric dentistry, came on the recommendation of friends.

Pros:

• Staff and attitude towards young patients.
• Individual work rooms.
• Acceptable prices.
• Children's area.
• Quality of work, daughter liked it.
• Convenient location, there is a parking space (for example, near Dixie).
• Appointment times are maintained due to this... To review

Anna S.

08/06/2020 at 11:49

The best pediatric dentistry, in our opinion. Teeth were treated, removed, and corrected. Wonderful doctors, reasonable prices. To review

Oksana

07/28/2020 at 20:42

I would like to express my gratitude to dentist Alexander Vladimirovich Nenko and assistant Olga Klenina. The first time I had a scheduled appointment to have my upper wisdom tooth removed, the doctor did it quickly and efficiently. Then I needed to remove a complex tooth with curved roots in order to prepare for implantation, I made an appointment again only with Alexander Vladimirovich. I am very grateful to him for the work done, after removing nothing... To the review

Oksana

07/28/2020 at 20:37

I would like to express my gratitude to the doctor of the Zubrenok clinic in Moscow, Maxim Aleksandrovich Goncharov. My eldest daughter has been a patient of this doctor for several years now. It is obvious that he is a professional in his field. He always does his work efficiently, for a long time, but scrupulously. He treats teeth only under a microscope. My daughter found a common language with him. Soon she will be 18 years old and we will leave the children's department for the adult, but only to our beloved and attention... To the review

Karen

07/21/2020 at 12:47

A story from the series - find your doctor. I'm very glad that we succeeded. Thanks to Nenko Alexander Vladimirovich. Before our first visit to Zubrenok, my son and I visited different clinics for several years, but there was no option to go to the same one a second time. The son categorically refused. I don’t want to call other doctors unprofessional, maybe it’s also about the opportunity to establish an emotional connection with the child. With Alexander Vladimir... To the review

Natalia

06/21/2020 at 13:48

We would like to express our deep gratitude to the doctor, Oksana Anatolyevna Sozuranova, and the anesthesiologist, Alexey Alexandrovich Ushakov, for their professionalism, sensitivity, attention, and kindness. We contacted Zubrenok based on a recommendation and did not regret it. The child, 4 years old, had accumulated a lot of problems with his teeth (all because he had a negative experience of treatment in the past), he did not make contact, did not even give him the opportunity to examine his teeth. It remained... To the review

Lyudmila

04/30/2020 at 16:46

I am eternally grateful to Dr. Nenko Alexander Vladimirovich! An incredible professional in his field! I removed the tooth quickly and painlessly! And after the procedure, he clearly explained how to care for him and what to do next, and answered all my questions. Many thanks to the wonderful doctor and clinic! To review