| Information to work in this country is available from: |
Terveydenhuollon Oikeusturvakeskus
Sittasaarenkatu 18C, PL 265, 00531 Helsinki, Finland
Hygienists from the EU should ask for the Guide for Health Care Professionals coming to Finland from the EU member States.
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| Official licensing body in the country: |
Terveydenhuollon Oikeusturvakeskus
Sittasaarenkatu 18C, PL 265, 00531 Helsinki, Finland
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| Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa: |
Contact the Terveydenhuollon Oikeusturvakeskus (see address above) or the Finnish Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.
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| Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued? |
Yes.
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| Main local and/or official language(s): |
Finnish and Swedish. It is necessary to be fluent in these languages.
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| Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination? |
Yes, for hygienists from outside the EU.
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| Information on the local working environment: |
Hygienists work in public and private health sectors. Hygienists can also practice independently. Average working hours: 38 per week.
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| Standard tasks that hygienists are allowed to undertake in the country: |
- Oral health education
- Pre-diagnosis of oral disease
- Prevention and maintenance care of the mouth
- Care of orthodontic appliances
- Additional duties in the care of prosthetic and surgical patients
- Taking of radiographs
- Duties of a dental nurse (working in 4-handed dentistry)
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| Links to related web sites: |
WHO Oral Health: Country/Area Profile Programme
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| Information based on data received by IFDH in: |
2002
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Finland
