Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Ottawa

MCA Dental; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their welcoming team. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, conducting thorough assessments, and providing essential education to patients about oral hygiene. With a commitment to professional development and a fun work environment, this opportunity allows you to grow your skills in various dental specialties. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a supportive workplace that values diversity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Schedule flexibility

Yearly uniform allowance

CE opportunities

Welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO.
• Experience in patient care and dental hygiene treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of patient care and infection control.
• Conduct assessments and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Attention to detail

Infection control best practices

Patient education

Education

Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

AbelDent

Job description

Baseline Family Dental Care, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada •

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Why join us at MCA Dental, Baseline Family Dental?

• Access to more locations giving you the opportunity for schedule flexibility or relocation
• Opportunity to learn about different types of dentistry, such as Ortho Hygiene
• A fun, welcoming environment focused on patient care
• Yearly uniform allowance
• CE opportunities

Location: Baseline Family Dental
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm

*This is a permanent full-time opportunity*

About the Role:

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor and professional. You will identify the dental hygiene treatment plan according to individual patients' needs, ensuring that patient oral health is the focus!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest standards of patient care to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
• Use best practices for infection control including while processing instruments and treatment rooms.
• Conduct medical health history screening and updates.
• Perform baseline and routine assessments (including full mouth charting, probing, oral cancer screening).
• Take radiographs and impressions (as prescribed by the Dentist) and intraoral photos.
• Identify conditions and oral diseases such as gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis.
• Educate patients by providing oral hygiene instruction, plaque control instructions, and postoperative instructions as required.
• Identify gaps in the clinical schedule and assist with scheduling, such as booking preventive recall appointments and following up with outstanding treatment plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues during downtime in the schedule (Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dentists, and Administration).
• Attend continuing education events as required.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO.
• Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with AbelDent is highly desirable.
• A friendly personality who works collaboratively with a team.

MCA values diversity and is committed to creating and fostering a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Baseline Family Dental Care, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,