Registered Dental Hygienist - Metcalfe Street Dental

at  MCA Dental

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our well-established downtown practice. This is a permanent, full-time position.
If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and looking for a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.
Registered Dental Hygienist (NOC 3222)
Full Time, permanent position, 40 hours weekly
Wage: CAD $47.00 - $52.00 hourly

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO
• 2 years or more experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Experience ensuring infection control
• Experience in making assessments of oral health, hard tissue, periodontal conditions, oral hygiene care.
• Experience in different types of intraoral radiographs and their interpretation.
• Experience in gather client’s health history information, ability to assess risks associated with treatment plan
• Trained in Covid-19 IPAC regulations in client care.
• Experience with Dental software such as SAPPHIRE, Tracker and Abeldent.
• Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail
• A friendly personality who works collaboratively with a team
  Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• May be eligible for discretionary increases and bonuses in accordance with company policy
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• 10 vacation days per year
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Identify the dental hygiene treatment plan according to individual patients needs, ensuring that patient oral health is the focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will ensure the highest standards of patient care that will ensure the best outcome for the patients.

• Using best practices for infection control including processing instruments and treatment rooms;
• Performing Medical health history screening and updates;
• Conducting baseline and routine assessments (including full mouth charting, probing, oral cancer screening);
• Taking radiographs and impressions (as prescribed by the Dentist), intra oral photos;
• Identifying conditions and oral disease such as: gingivitis, caries or periodontitis;
• Dental Hygiene treatment planning, including patient specific preventive dental care (scaling, prophy, fluoride etc. as required);
• Educating patients by providing oral hygiene instruction, plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions as required;
• Maintaining accurate documentation/charting;
• Identifying gaps in clinical schedule and assist with scheduling, such as: booking preventive recall appointments, following up with outstanding treatment plans;
• Collaborating with colleagues during down-time in schedule (Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants Dentists and Administration); and
• Attending continuing education events from time to time.