Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
- Dental Hygienist Specific Skills
- Administer local anesthetics; Take dental impressions; Take, develop and mount X-rays; Remove stains and deposits from teeth; Remove sutures; Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene; Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care; Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease; Apply and remove temporary dressings; Apply fluoride treatment
- Dental Therapist Specific Skills
- Administer local anesthetics; Take dental impressions; Take, develop and mount X-rays; Remove stains and deposits from teeth; Remove sutures; Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene; Conduct initial dental assessments and consult with dentists on patient care; Apply fluoride treatment
- Work Setting
- Dental practice
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Sitting
- Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness