Dental hygienist

Field of activity

The field of activity includes carrying out dental cleanings and scaling, advising patients and instructing them on prophylaxis.

Professional qualification/further training

Professional aptitude is possessed by anyone with a diploma recognized by the Swiss Red Cross who can prove at least three years of training at a school for dental hygienists and at least two years of practical experience as a dental hygienist in an employment relationship.

Special features

Dental hygienists are prohibited from treating high-risk medical patients and from performing conduction, local or surface anesthesia.

Licensing procedure and requirements

In accordance with Health Act Art. 7 ff and Health Ordinance Art. 32 to 34.

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