Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
- Russian
Work setting
- Dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care
- Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
- Take dental impressions
- 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
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
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
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Physically demanding
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
