Dental hygienist

Education:
Expérience:

Education

College/CEGEP

Work setting

Dental practice

Tasks

Conduct initial dental assessments
Consult with dentists on patient care
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

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
Ability to distinguish between colours
Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

Will train

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan

Other benefits

Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Other benefits
Team building opportunities
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week