Registered Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care
• Take dental impressions
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Take, develop and mount X-rays
• Perform routine extraction of teeth
• 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

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
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Wellness program