Dental hygienists work in a host of settings to deliver clinical care and work under varying levels of supervision. Each state enacts its own laws determining the services dental hygienists can perform, the settings in which they can practice, and the supervision under which they practice. To see more concerning scope of practice see the .
Dental hygienists are professionals who provide oral health care to patients in various settings. They perform different types of services depending on the state laws and the level of supervision they receive. Some of the services they can offer include cleaning teeth, taking x-rays, applying sealants and fluoride, and educating patients on oral hygiene. The ADHA website has more information on the scope of practice of dental hygienists in each state.