Dental hygienist

  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

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 

  • Membership with the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Team player

Health benefits

  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Parking available
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 28 to 35 hours per week
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