dental hygienist

Thunder Bay Dental Center; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Dental Hygienist. Responsibilities include consulting with dentists on patient care, instructing patients on oral hygiene, and performing dental cleanings. The position requires a Dental Hygienists Licensure and offers a permanent role with flexible hours. Benefits include a dental plan and paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Must have a Dental Hygienists Licensure by the relevant authority.
• Experience in a fast-paced dental practice is preferred.
• Ability to instruct patients on oral hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Consult with dentists on patient care.
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene.
• Take, develop and mount X-rays.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Education

College / CEGEP

Dental Hygienists Licensure

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Consult with dentists on patient care
• 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

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
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 16 to 24 hours per week