Workplace accommodations
for dental hygienists
If a disability affects how you do this job, accommodations can help. Below are the functional areas this role tends to draw on — each links to specific, cited accommodations.
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride…
Seeing, hearing & speech
Vision Impairment
e.g. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Systems - Scan, Qualified Reader, Screen Reading Software and Training — see all ›
Vision Loss
e.g. Cubicle Doors, Shields, and Shades, Full Spectrum or Natural Lighting Products, Alternative Lighting — see all ›
Thinking, memory & communication
Hand use & coordination
MOTOR
e.g. Adjustable Workstations for Industrial Settings, Adjustable Workstations for Office Settings, Anti-fatigue Matting — see all ›