registered dental hygienist
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work setting:
Dental practice.
Tasks:
- Conduct initial dental assessments.
- Consult with dentists on patient care.
- Take dental impressions.
- Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene.
- Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease.
- Apply fluoride treatment.
- Remove stains and deposits from teeth.
- Take, develop and mount X-rays.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body.
Security and safety:
Immunization records.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Repetitive tasks.
- Manual dexterity.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Attention to detail.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Flexible hours.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
Dental plan.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available.