Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) — Part-Time

Independent Dental Practice | Flexible Scheduling | Competitive Compensation

Location: Ottawa Ontario

Employment Type: Part-time

Schedule: Flexible, to be discussed

Compensation: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

About the Opportunity

Our independently owned dental practice is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part-time basis.

We are committed to providing respectful, individualized dental care in a welcoming environment. As a small, dentist-led practice, we value professional collaboration, clear communication, ethical clinical decision-making, and positive relationships with our patients.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where our hygienist can focus on quality care, exercise professional judgment within their scope of practice, and contribute meaningfully to each patient's oral health.

Experienced hygienists are preferred. New graduates who meet the applicable registration and practice requirements are welcome to apply.

What We Offer

- A welcoming, supportive environment: A small practice that values mutual respect, teamwork, and open communication.
- Flexible scheduling: An opportunity to discuss part time hours that suit both the successful candidate and the practice.
- Competitive compensation: Pay based on relevant qualifications and experience.
- Patient-centred care: An emphasis on individualized care, prevention, patient education, and professional relationships.
- Collaborative practice: Direct communication with the dentist and opportunities to contribute to coordinated patient care.





- Professional respect: Recognition of the hygienist's responsibilities, clinical judgment, ethical obligations, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide dental hygiene services within the legislated scope of practice, individual competence, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Complete appropriate oral health assessments and periodontal evaluations.

- Provide scaling, polishing, periodontal maintenance, and preventive services as clinically indicated and authorized.
- Develop and communicate individualized oral health education and preventive care recommendations.
- Obtain and maintain informed consent for dental hygiene care in accordance with applicable requirements.

- Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records.
- Communicate relevant clinical findings to the dentist and collaborate appropriately in patient care.
- Follow applicable infection prevention and control requirements, sterilization procedures, and workplace safety protocols.

- Respect patient autonomy, privacy, dignity, and professional boundaries.
- Exercise independent professional judgment and comply with applicable legislation, standards of practice, and ethical obligations.

Qualifications





- Current registration in good standing with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO), appropriate to the position and duties.
- Knowledge of applicable dental hygiene standards, infection prevention and control, informed consent, documentation, and confidentiality requirements.

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- A professional, compassionate, and respectful approach to patient care.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuing professional competence.

- Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining professional accountability.

Previous clinical experience is an asset but is not essential for applicants who meet the applicable registration and practice requirements.

Our Approach to Care

We believe quality dental care begins with listening to patients, respecting their choices, communicating clearly, and making clinical decisions in their best interests.

We welcome applicants who share these values and want to contribute to a respectful, patient-focused practice.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your professional background and availability to:

Email: [email protected]

Location: Ottawa, ON

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to meeting a hygienist who shares our commitment to professional integrity, respectful patient care, and a positive workplace.

Pay: $50.00-$65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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