Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities: Oral care professionals clean teeth and examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis. They also provide other dental care and make sure to educate their patients on how to take care of it at home. Their duties include removing tartar, plaque, and stains from teeth; applying sedatives and fluorides to help protect teeth, teach patients oral cleansing techniques.

Salary: $70,210

Education: They need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. High school students interested should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. They are also required to have completed one year of college.