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Registered dental hygienist

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • or equivalent experience

Asset languages

  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese

Work setting

  • Dental practice

Tasks

  • Conduct initial dental assessments
  • Consult with dentists on patient care
  • Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
  • Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
  • Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
  • Apply fluoride treatment
  • Remove stains and deposits from teeth
  • Administer local anesthetics
  • Take, develop and mount X-rays
  • Diagnose type and severity of diseases

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
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Morning
  • On call

Employment terms options

  • To be determined
  • Day
  • Weekend

Health benefits

  • Dental plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 16 to 24 hours per week