orthodontic hygienist
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work setting:
Specialty dental practice.
Tasks:
- Consult with dentists on patient care.
- Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene.
- Take, develop and mount X-rays.
- Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Repetitive tasks.
- Manual dexterity.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Attention to detail.
- Work under pressure.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.