- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct initial dental assessments
- Consult with dentists on patient care
- Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
- Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
- Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
- Apply fluoride treatment
- Remove stains and deposits from teeth
- Administer local anesthetics
- Take, develop and mount X-rays
- Diagnose type and severity of diseases
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body