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Primarily, a dental hygienist removes deposits from teeth, examines teeth and gums for disease or abnormality and takes steps to eliminate tartar, stains and plaque from teeth. In some cases, a dental hygienist can perform planing of roots, take x-rays and administer agents such as cavity-preventing fluoride.
