The Registered Dental Hygienist provides preventive oral care and patient education in a dental practice. This role supports comfortable, informed visits through attentive care, clear communication, and accurate documentation.
Duties and Resposibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and oral examinations.
- Take dental radiographs as prescribed/authorized.
- Perform scaling, root planing, polishing and preventive treatments.
- Apply fluoride treatments and dental sealants when indicated.
- Assess periodontal health, including periodontal probing and charting.
- Identify signs of dental disease, oral abnormalities and other concerns; report findings to the dentist.
- Provide oral cancer screening and soft tissue examinations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records.
2. Patient Education & Communication
- Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing and oral hygiene techniques.
- Provide personalized preventive care recommendations.
- Discuss periodontal conditions and treatment needs with patients.
- Explain treatment recommendations in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Encourage regular dental hygiene visits and preventive care.
- Build positive, long-term relationships with patients.
3. Clinical & Office Responsibilities
- Follow RCDSO standards and Ontario regulations.
- Follow IPAC protocols and maintain proper sterilization procedures.
- Prepare and maintain dental hygiene instruments and operatories.
- Maintain accurate patient charts and clinical notes.
- Coordinate with dentists and other team members regarding patient care.
- Follow appointment schedules and manage time efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organized and secure clinical environment.
4. Teamwork & Professionalism
- Work collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants and administrative staff.
- Communicate important patient findings to the dentist.
- Participate in team meetings and continuing education.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Demonstrate a friendly, respectful and patient-centred approach
Your impact: Clear guidance and coordinated care help patients make informed decisions and support smooth teamwork.
Experience
Required: Practical capability in patient communication, careful recordkeeping, and delivering preventive dental care with attention to comfort and clinical procedures. Preferred: Dental office experience, customer service, and familiarity with Abeldent, medical terminology, dental assisting, orthodontics, or pediatrics. Bilingual communication is also an advantage when supporting patients and families.
Pay: $39.35-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Versatile schedule
- In office parking
- Paid time off