Dental Hygienist

Are you a registered Dental Hygienist with experience, or an interest, in public health? Do you enjoy working with children and youth? If so, this role may be for you!

What We Do :

The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

Reporting to the Program Manager of Mobile Health and working collaboratively with other members of the oral health team, the RDH will be assessing clients' oral health and providing preventative dental services, on The Alex Dental Health Bus at elementary schools and community sites. In addition, the RDH will participate in health promotion and educational initiatives as required.

This a permanent part-time position.

What You Will Do :

• Perform intra-oral duties, as per hygiene scope of practice including, but not limited to, oral health exams, radiographs, scaling, polishing, fluoride varnish, and Silver Diamine Fluoride applications.
• Document all phases of patient care in appropriate software to maintain accurate and timely data for reporting purposes.
• Contribute to the success of the Dental Health program by providing innovative ideas and creative solutions in collaboration with team members and other health professionals.
• Connect with individuals and families, as well as the dental community, for the purpose of reducing barriers to dental care.
• Manage the operations of a dental program : operate related equipment, maintain instruments and clinic environment according to IP+C standards, monitor inventory, schedule patient appointments, and record dental procedures.
• Deliver interactive oral health presentations at elementary schools.
• Work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Other duties as required.

What You Bring :

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