registered dental hygienist

Government of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Regina is seeking a Dental Hygienist to conduct patient assessments, provide oral hygiene instruction, and perform dental procedures. Candidates should have a college diploma in dental hygiene. This role is on-site and offers benefits including a dental plan, health care plan, and team-building opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental hygiene program from a recognized institution.
• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial dental assessments.
• Consult with dentists on patient care.
• Take dental impressions.
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene.
• Clean and stimulate gums to prevent gum disease.
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth.
• Take, develop, and mount X-rays.
• Perform routine extractions of teeth.

Skills

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Dental assessment

X-ray development

Education

College diploma in dental hygiene

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Dental hygiene/hygienist

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Dental practice

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• Take dental impressions
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth
• Take, develop and mount X-rays
• Perform routine extraction of teeth

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
• Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available