Job Responsibilities: Clinical responsibilities within the job scope of an
Oral Health Therapist in primary care e.g. scaling & polishing, root planing, paediatric dentistry, preventive care and be responsible for providing mainly dental hygiene treatment to patients. They may also use handheld implements to remove plaque and tartar. For some patients, a dental hygienist may provide a fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel and protect teeth from decay.