registered dental hygienist

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Consult with dentists on patient care
• Take dental impressions
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Apply fluoride treatment
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Sitting
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 8 to 9 hours per week