This document, which is designed for use in developing a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of dental hygienist, lists technical competencies and competency builders for 13 units pertinent to the health technologies cluster in general and 9 units specific to the occupation of dental hygienist. The following skill areas are covered in the general units: employability; professionalism; teamwork; computer literacy; documentation; infection control and risk management; medical terminology; anatomy, physiology, and pathology; medical law and ethics; psychology of stress; psychology of human relations; first aid and medical emergencies; and general administrative duties. The 9 units specific to the occupation of dental hygienist list a total of 77 competencies in the following areas: oral anatomy and pathology, chairside procedures, extraoral and intraoral examinations, preventive oral hygiene procedures, dental morphology, dental radiography, preventive dental assisting procedures, dental specialties, and dental hygiene. (MN)