Dental hygienist

• Education: College/CEGEP


• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

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
• Diagnose type and severity of diseases
• Remove sutures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership with the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills