Registered dental hygienist

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• 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

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Weekend

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 8 to 32 hours per week