Lead Registered Dental Hygienist & Team Mentor

Altima Dental; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

123Dentist is seeking a Lead Registered Dental Hygienist to lead and mentor a team of dental hygienists within a Canadian practice. This role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering preventive care to promote oral health.

You will collaborate with dentists, stay current with industry regulations, and contribute to clinic operations and community oral health initiatives while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Dental Hygienist with the applicable provincial regulatory body.
• Diploma or degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments and screenings for all ages.
• Develop and implement individualized dental hygiene treatment plans.
• Perform preventive procedures such as scaling and polishing.
• Lead, train, and mentor junior dental hygienists.
• Collaborate with dentists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Dental software

Critical thinking

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

Registered with provincial regulatory body

Tools

EDR software

Practice management software

Job description

123Dentist is seeking a Lead Registered Dental Hygienist to lead and mentor a team of dental hygienists within a Canadian practice. This role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering preventive care to promote oral health.

You will collaborate with dentists, stay current with industry regulations, and contribute to clinic operations and community oral health initiatives while ensuring high-quality patient care.