How to perform periodontal charting
Charting tracks gum health over time and supports treatment decisions.
6 steps →How-to guides
Dental Hygienist How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common dental hygienist tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common dental hygienist tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks dental hygienists perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to take bitewing radiographs
Bitewings help detect cavities between teeth and bone loss.
6 steps →How to apply fluoride varnish
Varnish is quick, safe and effective at preventing decay, especially for children and high-risk adults.
5 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Dental Hygienist training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.