registered dental hygienist
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About the role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Dental hygiene/hygienist. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Tasks: Conduct initial dental assessments. 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. Administer local anesthetics. Take, develop and mount X-rays. Apply and remove temporary dressings. Diagnose type and severity of diseases. Perform routine extraction of teeth. Remove sutures. Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body. Security and safety: Eligible for professional liability insurance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Fast-paced environment. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Attention to detail. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Dental plan. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience.