Dental Hygienist & Oral Health Specialist

At Dentalogica, we have a dedicated team of dental hygienists and oral health specialists.

The dental hygienist is specialised in cleaning patients mouths. The service is essential for the maintenance of a healthy mouth.

The hygienists offer patients a deep cleaning experience where they remove the harmful bacteria from the mouth which is responsible forperiodontal disease (gum disease) and dental caries tooth decay.

After the visit to the hygienist, the patient’s mouth will feel fresh, and the teeth will be whiter.

What does a Dentalogica dental hygienist do to your teeth?

A Dentalogica dental hygienist always motivates their patients to improve their dental hygiene by demonstrating correct tooth brushing, flossing, and diet advice.

He or she will also remove plaque, clean and polish teeth to prevent gum diseases, apply antibacterial treatments to reduce decay, giving local anaesthetic under the supervision of a dentist as required.

Sometimes, our dental hygienist also applies temporary coatings and sealants to protect teeth and take x-rays.

Our hygienist are specialised in pain-free treatments including ‘ Crystal Air ‘  which removes all surface stains from the teeth.

The dental hygienists work under the prescription of our dentists.

There is a close relationship between the dentist, hygienist and the patient; this ensures we all work towards the same treatment goals.

What is the difference between a dentist and a hygienist?

A dentist and a hygienist, both are responsible for your healthy teeth and gums.

The main difference between a dentist and a dental hygienist is that dentist is more highly qualified than a hygienist. Also, they have different responsibilities in a dental practice.

A dentist’s main responsibility is to diagnose any issue related to teeth.
A dentist examines the X-rays, repairs teeth, applies plastic sealants on children’s teeth, performs corrective surgery, gives injections, fillings, implants, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, takes measurements for dentures, and anything else that requires a higher degree of skill.

A hygienist handles the responsibility to make the patient ready before a dentist comes to examine him/her. A hygienist removes any kind of soft and hard deposits from the teeth.

They also teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene and also provide other preventive dental care.