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dental hygienist

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Employer details Kingston Community Health Centres

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Job Description Title: Dental Hygienist Reports to: Manager, Dental Program Location: Kingston & Napanee Position Type: Part Time- Permanent, 28 hours/week (0.8 FTE) or we can accommodate schedule flexibility to work up to 28 hours/week. Salary: $32.45 ? $38.18 hourly (compensation based on experience) Includes comprehensive benefits package and HOOPP *Position Summary* Working with an interdisciplinary team in brand new clinics in Kingston and Napanee, the Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive oral care as part of a dental program focused on serving clients of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), Low Income Adult, and Healthy Smiles Ontario Programs. The dental hygienist will be part of a dynamic dental team that provides service to community members in Kingston and Napanee. Please note the clinic?s hours of operation are currently Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-4:30PM (Kingston) and Monday-Tuesday 8:00AM-4:00PM (Napanee). *Key Responsibilities* & *Detailed Responsibilities* *Client Service* * Provides services to clients by conducting various dental hygiene activities, including initial dental assessments, treatment planning, debridement, root planing, scaling, polishing, applying fluoride treatment, anti-microbials * Works as part of the dental care team to develop and implement client care plan including collecting and analyzing information and participating in activities that promote comprehensive oral care and overall oral health * Identifies indications of periodontal disease and develop strategies for treatment * Assists dental health program by taking x-rays, taking dental impressions and pouring models, as needed * Follows infection, prevention and control and sterilization protocols of dental instruments and equipment * Educates clients regarding specific and general oral care and hygiene procedures * Provides information on programs and services to clients * Collaborates with various healthcare professionals * Ensures all infection, prevention, and control protocols and procedures are followed within the clinical setting * Takes a trauma and violence-informed approach to service delivery *Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC*) ? Lead the development and implementation of IPAC policies and procedures in alignment with provincial guidelines, regulatory standards, and best practices. ? Ensure clinic-wide compliance with IPAC protocols through regular monitoring, audits, documentation, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives. ? Provide IPAC training and education for all staff, including onboarding, routine updates, and staff coaching to support a culture of safety and accountability. ? Act as the clinic?s IPAC lead, staying informed on regulatory changes, liaising with public health authorities, and communicating timely updates to the team. *Administration* · Maintains accurate documentation and client records · Monitors use of supplies, including personal protective equipment · Assists with preparing billing information for processing (i.e. OW and ODSP), as needed · Assists in capturing data and information for program reporting requirements, as needed · Assists patients with health service navigation, as needed · Participates in team meetings · Contributes to the development and review of clinic policy and procedure manuals · Participates in community education and program promotion events, as needed Contributes to the development of communication and promotional material, as needed *Organizational Responsibilities* · Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws · Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) · Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion · Supports consistent applicati