- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Dental practice
Tasks
Supervise dental assistants in their health care functionsTake dental impressionsInstruct patients regarding oral hygieneApply fluoride treatmentRemove stains and deposits from teethTake, develop and mount X-rays
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasksManual dexterityFast-paced environmentHand-eye co-ordinationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsWork under pressureSittingAbility to distinguish between coloursPhysically demanding
Personal suitability
AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationInterpersonal awarenessTeam player
Employment terms options
Day
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilitiesApplies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 16 to 17 hours per week
