Registered dental hygienist

Education:
Expérience:

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate
or equivalent experience

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

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

Weekend

Other benefits

Free parking available
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 8 to 32 hours per week