Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
Will train
Work setting
- Specialty dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Take dental impressions
- Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
- Take, develop and mount X-rays
- Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Orthodontic appliances
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Ability to distinguish between colours
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available