Dental Hygienist - BHG Orthodontics

Corus Orthodontists; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving orthodontic practice that values exceptional patient experiences and community support. This role as a Registered Dental Hygienist offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a collaborative and positive environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, including $44/hour, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about dental hygiene and eager to contribute to a team that prioritizes integrity and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Extended Health Coverage

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary Orthodontic Treatment

Uniform Allowance

$500 Annual Learning Assistance

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with a focus on patient care.
• Experience in orthodontics is an asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients' oral hygiene and update records.
• Perform intraoral procedures and provide patient instructions.
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting operatories.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Assessment

Intraoral Procedures

Patient Communication

Emergency Protocols

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist Certification

Tools

Practice Management System

Job description

37 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1R4, Canada Req #545

Friday, May 9, 2025

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? BHG Orthodontics is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our thriving practice in London, Ontario.

Travel to Strathroy location may be needed in the future (mileage paid)

Why BHG Orthodontics?

At BHG Orthodontics, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: $44/hour plus a competitive total rewards package, including extended health coverage, a health spending account, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance.
• Work-Life Balance: Schedule: every other Tuesday, every Thursday and Friday and approximately 5 Saturdays per year.

Your Role

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating positive patient experiences and driving our practice’s success. Responsibilities include:

• Screen patients, review their progress, assess oral hygiene, update medical histories, and confirm or update personal information (address, phone number, email, DDS).
• Maintain accurate records of patients' oral health, treatment progress, and procedures performed in the practice management system.
• Perform intraoral procedures as authorized by the DDS, as indicated in the patient’s chart (e.g., archwires, chain elastics, coil springs, surgical hooks, auxiliary hooks, Forsus springs, MARA elbows).
• Place and remove separating elastics as needed.
• Prepare teeth and place fixed appliances that were previously fitted by the DDS (e.g., bands, brackets, MARA, RPE, Invisalign attachments, fixed lingual retainers).
• Remove fixed appliances and residual cement (e.g., brackets, bands, MARA, RPE, fixed retainers, Invisalign attachments).
• Perform scaling as needed before placing a fixed lingual retainer.
• Mechanically polish teeth after the removal of fixed appliances.
• Take impressions for retainer or mouthguard fabrication.
• Provide patients with instructions on oral hygiene, dietary recommendations related to orthodontics, and specific guidance on caring for devices and braces.
• Address patient emergencies and restore their original state (e.g., fix poking archwires, replace broken archwires, elastics, or appliances, and reinsert missing parts).
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting operatories when time allows.
• Provide reports to parents or guardians about patient progress.
• Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensure proper protocols are followed.
• Assess emergency situations and be familiar with emergency protocols, including first aid and CPR.
• Place or remove retraction cords as needed to ensure proper bracket placement (Restorative Hygienist/DDS only).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to provide key responsibilities while wearing personal protective equipment such as gown, cap, face shield, and mask
• For aerosol generating procedures a N95 or KN95 mask is required

About You

• Registered Dental Hygienist or Restorative Dental Hygienist in good standing
• Orthodontic experience is an asset, but we look forward to supporting the right candidate to expand their skills.

Ready to be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career with BHG Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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At Corus Orthodontists, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We take pride in being an inclusive employer that celebrates diversity and treats all applicants equally, and without discrimination. Our recruitment team is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations. If contacted to discuss your application, please inform your Recruitment Specialist if an accommodation is required.

• 37 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1R4, Canada