{"id":3176,"date":"2020-01-08T13:04:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T12:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tandcity.se\/sv\/?p=3176"},"modified":"2025-07-17T16:37:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:37:46","slug":"tandhygienist-vad-ar-det","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandcity.se\/en\/dental-hygienist-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Hygienist: What is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A question we often get is: What does a dental hygienist do?<\/h1>\n

It's an excellent question as many are of the opinion that a dental hygienist is just a way for patients to spend more money \u2013 when in fact it's the exact opposite.<\/p>\n

\"DentalOne tandhygienist<\/a> arbetar inom odontologisk profylaktik, med andra ord: f\u00f6rebyggande tandv\u00e5rd. De reng\u00f6r patienters t\u00e4nder och unders\u00f6ker deras munnar efter tecken p\u00e5 skada, inflammation och sjukdomar. De hj\u00e4lper patienter med deras munv\u00e5rd och instruerar dem hur de sk\u00f6ter den p\u00e5 b\u00e4sta s\u00e4tt. En tandhygienist arbetar t\u00e4tt tillsammans och under tillsyn av en tandl\u00e4kare, men f\u00e5r i vissa fall \u00e4ven ta emot nya patienter utan en tandl\u00e4kare p\u00e5 plats.<\/p>\n

M\u00e5nga tror att en tandhygienist \u00e4r en synonym till tandl\u00e4kare, precis som lokalv\u00e5rdare \u00e4r en synonym till st\u00e4dare. Detta \u00e4r dock inte fallet. Deras arbetsuppgifter \u00f6verlappar ibland, men det \u00e4r i slut\u00e4ndan olika yrken. En annan vanlig f\u00f6rv\u00e4xling \u00e4r mellan yrket som tandsk\u00f6terska och tandhygienist. De har gemensamt att de b\u00e5da jobbar inom tandv\u00e5rden under tillsyn av en tandl\u00e4kare men deras arbetsuppgifter varierar markant. Arbetsuppgifterna f\u00f6r en tandsk\u00f6terska best\u00e5r fr\u00e4mst av att hj\u00e4lpa och assistera tandl\u00e4kare, leda patienter till deras unders\u00f6kningsrum, f\u00f6rbereda patienterna f\u00f6r unders\u00f6kningar och procedurer, samt f\u00f6rbereda verktyg och instrument f\u00f6r tandl\u00e4karen. En tandhygienist arbetar med egna patienter och med inriktning p\u00e5 munhygien. F\u00f6rutom att unders\u00f6ka patientens munhygien samt g\u00f6ra rent i munnen (ta bort tandsten och bakterier) ger tandhygienisten \u00e4ven information och instruktioner till patienten hur hen b\u00e4st sk\u00f6ter om sina t\u00e4nder och tandk\u00f6tt. Tandhygienisten behandlar \u00e4ven tillst\u00e5nd s\u00e5som tandk\u00f6ttsinflammationer och tandlossning. Tandhygienisten f\u00e5r \u00e4ven ta r\u00f6ntgen och utf\u00f6ra lagningar efter en borrning, men inte utf\u00f6ra sj\u00e4lva borrandet i tanden. En tandhygienists arbetsuppgifter inkluderar bland annat:<\/p>\n

- A preliminary examination of new patients
\n\u2013 Clean and remove stains, plaque and tartar from teeth
\n\u2013 Apply fluorine varnish and joint compound
\n- Take X-rays
\n- Administer local anesthesia to patients
\n- Make treatment plans and document completed treatment on patients
\n- Examine the patient's oral hygiene and convey the results to the dentist
\n- Educate patients on good oral hygiene practices such as proper brushing and flossing
\n\u2013 Treat and prevent gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis (tooth loss)<\/p>\n

Why should I go to a dental hygienist?<\/h2>\n

A dental hygienist is specially trained to carry out examinations and minor treatments and are experts in teaching you how to take care of your teeth and gums in the best way. They have the opportunity to spend more time with you than a dentist can. In most cases, the cost of visiting a dental hygienist is also lower than for a visit to a dentist.
\nSome dentists prefer to carry out much of the duties of a dental hygienist themselves, while others prefer to leave much of the examinations and light treatments to their dental hygienist.
\nOur dentists and dental hygienists at TandCity Malm\u00f6 work closely together to give our patients the best possible care.<\/p>\n

How much does it cost to visit a dental hygienist?<\/h2>\n

Our main goal at TandCity is to provide high-quality oral care to all people. We never compromise between quality and price. We want the whole of Sweden to smile and we believe that a satisfied customer will return.
\nDental care prices for an examination with our dental hygienists in Malm\u00f6:
\n\u2013 Basic examination, performed by dental hygienist, 730: \u2013
\n\u2013 Basic examination with complete periodontal (tooth loss disease) examination, performed by a dental hygienist, 950: \u2013
\nBefore starting your treatment at TandCity Malm\u00f6, you can always ask our dental hygienists or dentists for a cost estimate for your dental care needs.<\/p>\n

Book a visit with TandCity today<\/h2>\n

Here are some tips already now about good oral hygiene from TandCity's dental hygienists:
\n\u2013 Brush twice daily for about two minutes, preferably with an electric toothbrush and with a fluoride-based toothpaste
\n- Use dental floss or an interstitial brush daily to remove bacteria between teeth and other hard-to-reach spaces
\n– Bes\u00f6k regelbundet din tandhygienist och tandl\u00e4kare hos i Malm\u00f6<\/a>.
\nContact TandCity directly, or book an appointment online for a visit to one of our dental hygienists in Malm\u00f6. Welcome in!
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