dental hygienist

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• Dental hygiene/hygienist

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth
• Apply fluoride treatment
• 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

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week