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