Your EOB may identify: 1  The patient and the service provided. 2  The amount charged by the provider. 3  The amount of the charges that are covered and not covered under your plan. 4  The amount paid to your provider. 5  The amount you're responsible for.
Details. A typical day for a dental hygienist involves 7 to 9 hours of patient care, which might include cleanings, assisting with check-ups and dental procedures and patient paperwork. Including prep and clean-up time for each appointment, a hygienist might see 14 to 16 patients in a day.However, some patients may require more work, reducing the number of patients seen.ncluding prep and clean-up time for each appointment, a hygienist might see 14 to 16 patients in a day. However, some patients may require more work, reducing the number of patients seen.
Becoming a hygienist requires completion of an accredited dental hygiene program as well as a state license. According to the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), there are education programs offering associate's (86 credit hours) and bachelor's degrees (122 credit hours). Degree programs should be accredited by CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation).