Public Health Dental Hygienists lead oral health initiatives across Eastern Zone, using community engagement and partnership development to improve population health.

Nova Scotia Health seeks a Dental Hygienist for its Healthy Communities Team in Prime Brook. This permanent part time position supports oral health programs, policies, and services through evidence-informed strategies. The role works with consultants, school communities, childcare facilities, municipalities, and other partners while applying a health equity approach.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead oral health initiatives across Eastern Zone communities
- Develop and implement oral health programs and policies
- Build partnerships, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships




- Assess community oral health using formal and informal methods
- Advocate for policy and system change

Requirements:

- Diploma in Dental Hygiene and bachelor's degree
- Current provincial licensure and RDH or DH designation
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating oral health initiatives
- Proficiency in Public Health and LEADS core competencies
- First Aid and CPR certification

Apply oral health expertise, assessment skills, and health equity principles as a Public Health Dental Hygienist.

📌 Public Health Dental Hygienist (Prime Brook)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Prime Brook