Dental hygienist

• Education: Bachelor's degree


• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Public or community health centre

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Apply fluoride treatment
• Take, develop and mount X-rays

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail