Elgin Street Dental Centre is an award-winning, family-focused dental practice in Cobourg providing gentle care. We are proud to be the Diamond and Platinum winner of the "Northumberland The News Reader's Choice Award - 2023 & 2024" for "Best Dental Services".

Why Join Our Dental Family?

- Exceptional Work-Life Balance: No evenings and only one Saturday a month, so you never have to compromise your family life.
- Dedicated Support: We provide a dedicated hygiene assistant to help with room set up and sterilization so you can focus purely on patient care.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, plus bonuses, uniform allowance, CE support and dental advantages.

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist who is dedicated to quality patient care, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and excited to build long-term relationships with our patients.

Check out our website www.elginstreetdental.com and Google listing for more information about our practice.

Responsibilities





- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing and flossing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient

Skills

- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail

Benefits:

- Dental care

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Dental Hygienist (Canada)
🏢 Elgin Street Dental Centre
📍 Canada