Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care
- Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
- Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
- Apply fluoride treatment
- Remove stains and deposits from teeth
- Take, develop and mount X-rays
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan