Dental Hygienist (Occupation Code : 325102)
Description
Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a dentist.Tasks
Advising communities and individuals on dental hygiene, diet and other preventive measures to reduce potential risks to oral health.
Conducting visual and physical examinations of patients' mouths, teeth and related structures to assess oral health status.
Identifying cases of patients with poor oral health or oral disease requiring referral to a dentist or other health professional.
Alternate Occupation Names
Oral Hygienist
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Diploma Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Advanced Diploma 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Degree Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Degree 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Degree Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.