Dental hygienist may be one of most sought-after US jobs

A review has found that dental hygienists may be among the top 10 most desirable jobs in the United States.

Investigators examined Google search volumes and number of searchers for 105 jobs over a 12-month period, according to a report from Becker’s Dental + DSO Review. They then compared the data with state population information.

The investigators found that dental hygienist ranked in the 10th position with about 22,300 searches, following behind realtor, travel agent, firefighter, nurse, ultrasound technician, electrician, therapist, pharmacist and paralegal.

The findings highlighted the increasing demand for dental services and qualified dental hygienists.

Read more: Becker’s Dental + DSO Review

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