Dental Hygienist - River Dental

River Dental; Stratford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Transit accessible

Team building activities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

River Dental in Stratford, Ontario is seeking a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our warm, family-friendly practice on a full-time basis.

Temporary maternity leave coverage for 12–18 months with the possibility of full-time employment thereafter. You will educate patients on preventative care, develop personalized treatment plans, and empower home care routines within our compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Currently registered or in the process of registering with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).
• New graduates welcome!
• Experience with practice management software such as Tracker is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on preventative dental care and oral hygiene.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Empower patients with home care routines and education.
• Contribute to a compassionate, family-friendly care environment.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CDHO registration

Tools

Tracker

Job description

At River Dental, we believe great oral health starts with a warm, family-friendly experience. Our Stratford, ON practice — led by Dr.Chaudhry with over 25 years of experience — is built on compassionate, patient-centred care. We understand that dental visits can be anxiety-inducing for some, so we take the time to explain, reassure, and make every patient feel comfortable. We also keep treatment in-house whenever possible, only referring to specialists when it's truly needed, so our patients get consistent, connected care.

We're looking for a passionate, hard-working Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a full-time basis, covering a 12–18 month maternity leave with the possibility of full-time employment thereafter.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to educate patients on preventative dental care and oral hygiene, and to empower them in their commitment to good oral health by developing treatment plans and home care routines tailored to each patient's needs — all in line with our compassionate, family-friendly approach to care.

What We Are Offering

• Full-time (maternity leave)
• Parking available (free parking on-site)
• Transit accessible
• Team building activities
• A collaborative team and environment to help you succeed as a Registered Dental Hygienist

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 8:0 am to 5:00 pm
• Temporary, beginning end of November 2026, for 12 to 18 months

What We Are Looking For

• Currently registered or in the process of registering with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
• New graduates welcome!
• Experience with dental practice management software such as Tracker is considered an asset (we are a chart office)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.