The clinical charts for infants and older children were published in two sets. 1  Set 1 contains 10 charts (5 for boys and 5 for girls), with the 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, and 95th smoothed percentile lines for all charts, and the 85th percentile for BMI-for-age and weight-for-stature.
A dental hygienist must complete specialized training and obtain a license to practice. Education Requirements Most of the skills necessary to become a dental hygienist are acquired through a post-secondary training program. An associate degree is the typical minimum requirement for dental hygienists. Degree programs in dental hygiene train hygienists to provide oral health care services in a variety of clinical and professional dental care settings.
While associate's degrees are enough for most dental hygienist positions, some hygienists earn higher degrees as a way to advance their careers. Bachelor's and master's degrees in dental hygiene may qualify hygienists for careers beyond the dental office, such as in teaching and research.ental hygienists are oral health professionals who work under the supervision of licensed dentists. Along with teaching patients proper oral hygiene, they may conduct patient assessments, oral inspections, and teeth cleanings.