Dental hygienist

• Education: College/CEGEP


• Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
• Apply fluoride treatment
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth
• Take, develop and mount X-rays

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Sitting
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Physically demanding...