Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthodontic Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality dental care to our patients, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction while promoting good oral health. This role requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Duties

Below we've listed formal responsibilities but aren't limited to other responsibilities that may arise.

Provides dental hygiene functions as directed by the orthodontist Clinical duties including bonding brackets, repositioning and repairing, changing arch wires, debonding brackets and attachments, removes excess cement, retainer insertions, retainer/appliance adjustments, and cements bands Provides patients with oral hygiene instruction Takes x-rays, intra-oral and extra-oral photos if required Takes impressions for appliances-lingual fixed retainers Coordinates charting procedures Use of digital scanner Prepare Lab scripts, set up trays Oral hygiene instructions

Skills & Experience

Successful completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Hygiene Degree program in Ontario.

Registered and/or licensed by the dental hygiene regulatory authority within Ontario, in good standing

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal, an ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease

Great time management and organizational skills

Current CPR and First Aid training

Perform ortho dental hygiene procedures

Take pan and ceph x-rays, scanning

Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide personalized oral health care instructions

Assist the Orthodontist during procedures and treatments

Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and sterile dental environment

Provide excellent customer service and ensure patient comfort and satisfaction

Excellent communication skills and ability to provide compassionate patient care

Assist in the development of treatment plans in collaboration with the orthodontist.
PLEASE NOTE, only applicants with Orthodontic experience will be considered.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person