Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• 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
• Diagnose type and severity of diseases
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure infection control
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Perform intra-oral duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance