Patient Care Supervising Hygienist / Clinical Instructor

Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Job summary

Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist to join as a Patient Care Supervising Hygienist / Clinical Instructor. The role blends clinical oversight with student education in our Patient Care Clinic, guiding students to translate theory into real-world patient care.

We value clinical expertise, enthusiasm for teaching, and the ability to mentor while maintaining high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and instruction in student patient care.
• Review student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Model proper asepsis and infection control protocols.
• Monitor clinical supplies and inventory needs.
• Oversee patient care sessions and ensure efficient clinical flow.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Mentoring

Educational enthusiasm

Time management

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist (Alberta)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

What if your next clinical role wasn’t just about treating patients—but about helping shape the professionals who will care for them?

At Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education, we’re looking for an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist who wants to take their clinical experience beyond the operatory and into a role where teaching, mentorship, patient care, and relationships come together.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an amazing team in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment while getting to know and mentor students as they develop their clinical skills and confidence.

Why Join Risio Institute?

At Risio, we believe education should be both high-quality and enjoyable—for our students and our team.

As part of our clinical faculty, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a lasting impact by helping prepare the next generation of dental professionals.
• Share your real-world clinical experience in a hands-on learning environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and watch their skills and confidence grow.
• Work with a passionate, supportive, and genuinely fun team.
• Combine your clinical expertise with teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
• Continue your own professional growth while helping others grow.
• Enjoy a part-time role based on the needs of the business.

If you love clinical dentistry but also love people, teaching, and seeing others succeed, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

About the Role

As a Patient Care Supervising Hygienist / Clinical Instructor, you will play an important role in both patient care and student education within the Risio Institute Patient Care Clinic.

You’ll provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and instruction while helping students translate their education into real-world patient care.

Patient Care Supervising Hygienist Responsibilities

• Conduct limited patient examinations and review student Oral Care Assessments.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment in collaboration with student findings.
• Review assessment findings and treatment recommendations with students and patients.
• Review radiographs with patients when appropriate.
• Refer patients to external dental offices or specialists when required.`
• Evaluate specific student clinical skills as requested by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Supervise patient care sessions and support efficient clinical flow.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students and faculty.
• Ensure infection control, asepsis, safety, and clinical protocols are consistently followed.
• Help maintain a professional, respectful, and positive clinical environment.

Clinical Instructor Responsibilities

• Communicate clinical module expectations and skill requirements to students.
• Oversee the flow of students, faculty, and patients throughout clinical sessions.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Evaluate and document student clinical skills and submit assessments to the Clinical Coordinator.
• Model and reinforce proper asepsis and clinical protocols.
• Monitor clinical supplies and communicate inventory needs.
• Assist with student module debriefs and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to an engaging, supportive, and professional learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings clinical expertise and genuine enthusiasm for people and education.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Valid Alberta practice permit.
• Strong clinical, treatment planning, and patient care skills.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in mentoring and educating students.
• Completion of, or commitment to complete, educational methodology training relevant to adult education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during clinical modules.

The Person We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are someone who:

• Takes pride in providing excellent patient care.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others succeed.
• Can balance confidence with compassion.
• Gets energized by working with students and seeing their “aha” moments.
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative team.
• Is proactive, organized, and dependable.
• Believes that learning can be both professional and fun.
• Is excited by the opportunity to make a difference beyond their own patients.

A Different Kind of Clinical Role

You’ve spent years developing your clinical skills. Now you have the opportunity to pass that experience on.

At Risio Institute, you won’t simply be supervising a clinic. You’ll become part of a team that is helping students build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and professionalism they need to begin their careers.

And you’ll do it alongside a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On‑site parking

Work Location: In person