Being a dental hygienist / dental mechanic involves the great & creative responsibility to design the dental structures, make patients know more about their dental health. In general, these professionals work behind the scenes along with the Dentist to give the patients an extra Colgate smile.

A dental hygienist / dental mechanic works mainly towards diagnosing the dental problems of a patient. The basic job revolves around assisting a Dentist in making dental ceramics & also be responsible for establishment of better dental care facilities in a clinic. An dental mechanic recommends & designs the dental structures for a patient and is the designer of dental accessories. They also work as assistants to dental surgeons for dental surgeries.

Being a dental mechanic you can work with flexible timings. Working with a doctor, designing the dental structures, being a consultant & ultimately having one's own industry of dental ceramics. There is no nine-to-five routine. You work at your convenience

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to make patients feel " you are competent" and give solutions that make patients come back to you.
• Good creative analysis.

• Work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics & also private dental ceramic agencies.
• Full time or part time jobs with various hospitals assisting the dental surgeons in surgeries.
• Private practice, performing dental tests & design of dental structure on recommendation of a Dentist.
• Opportunities also exist in the armed forces, industry and public health sectors.
• Own Industry: If u have strong economic background & can handle a company then, setting up an industry to manufacture dental ceramics/ structures is a great investment with high returns.
• Work Abroad: Gain experience ( 2-3 years ) and look out for a great job in Western countries.

Dental Mechanics / Hygienists have enough opportunities to study specialization courses offered as PG courses / PGD courses in premier Institutes of India / Abroad.