Career fit quiz

Is Dental Hygienist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the dental hygienist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the dental hygienist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want a well-paid career with an associate degree
Statement 2 of 8I have good fine motor skills
Statement 3 of 8I like teaching people healthy habits
Statement 4 of 8I can make nervous patients feel comfortable
Statement 5 of 8I’m precise and follow procedures carefully
Statement 6 of 8I’d like regular, predictable hours
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about About 3 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $98,100 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Dental hygienists remove plaque and tartar, take X-rays, screen for gum disease and oral cancer, apply preventive treatments and teach patients good oral hygiene.

  • Review medical history and take vital signs
  • Assess and chart periodontal pocket depths
  • Remove plaque and calculus with hand and ultrasonic instruments
  • Polish teeth and apply fluoride and sealants
  • Take and process dental radiographs

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