What does a dental hygienist actually do in their field?

Dental hygienist is a person who assists the dentist during the various treatments. The major task of dental hygienist is to help people with teeth care and prevent teeth problems. His/her responsibilities include:

• Providing guidelines on proper oral hygiene
• Checking patients' teeth
• Cleaning teeth
• Taking and developing x-rays
• Keeping track of patients' dental history
• Providing assistance during the surgery or any other treatments