dental hygienist

Monarch Dentistry; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice in the Niagara Region is seeking a Dental Hygienist to conduct initial assessments and provide hygiene instruction. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Dental Hygienists Licensure and be committed to maintaining high standards in patient care. This position is on-site and offers benefits such as available parking.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body.
• Immunization records required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial dental assessments.
• 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.
• Apply and remove temporary dressings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

College certificate in dental hygiene

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Arabic
  
  

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Specialty dental practice
• Willing to relocate
• Dental practice
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• 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
• Apply and remove temporary dressings
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Sitting
• Physically demanding
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available