Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Dental practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fill cavities.
• Perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist.

Qualifications

• Dental Hyg...