Dental Hygienist

The dental hygienist is expected to perform the following duties:

• Conduct patient screening and oral health assessments, including taking vital signs and documenting patient medical and health history
• Take dental impressions
• Take and develop X-rays - HARP Certified
• Perform preventative dental procedures such as teeth cleaning, scaling, gum stimulation and fluoride and sealant applications
• Provide oral care instructions such as oral hygiene procedures, strategies to maintain and improve oral health and on the impact of nutrition on oral health
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• May perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist
• May supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• May participate in community- or school-based oral health initiatives such as oral screening
• Work with Dentists and Front Desk personnel for booking puposes
• May supervise and execute inventory management duties for dental material and supplies
• Must reliable commute to Mississauga, Ontario