A Dental Hygienist Is

A dental hygienist is

A) A non-licensed,preventative oral health professional who provides a variety of oral health services to patients
B) A dental health professional who works closely with and under the supervision of a dentist by performing tasks before and after the dentist meets with the patient as well as assisting the dentist during certain dental procedures
C) A licensed,preventative oral health professional who provides a variety of oral health services to patients
D) A licensed professional who can treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums,especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones