We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our well-established downtown practice. This is a permanent, full-time position.
If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and looking for a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role:
Identify the dental hygiene treatment plan according to individual patients needs, ensuring that patient oral health is the focus.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will ensure the highest standards of patient care that will ensure the best outcome for the patients.
Using best practices for infection control including processing instruments and treatment rooms;
Performing Medical health history screening and updates;
Conducting baseline and routine assessments (including full mouth charting, probing, oral cancer screening);
Taking radiographs and impressions (as prescribed by the Dentist), intra oral photos;
Identifying conditions and oral disease such as: gingivitis, caries or periodontitis;
Dental Hygiene treatment planning, including patient specific preventive dental care (scaling, prophy, fluoride etc. as required);
Educating patients by providing oral hygiene instruction, plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions as required;
Maintaining accurate documentation/charting;
Identifying gaps in clinical schedule and assist with scheduling, such as: booking preventive recall appointments, following up with outstanding treatment plans;
Collaborating with colleagues during down-time in schedule (Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants Dentists and Administration); and
Attending continuing education events from time to time.
Requirements:
Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene
Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO
2 years or more experience as a Dental Hygienist
Experience ensuring infection control
Experience in making assessments of oral health, hard tissue, periodontal conditions, oral hygiene care.
Experience in different types of intraoral radiographs and their interpretation.
Experience in gather client's health history information, ability to assess risks associated with treatment plan
Trained in Covid-19 IPAC regulations in client care.
Experience with Dental software such as SAPPHIRE, Tracker and Abeldent.
Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail
A friendly personality who works collaboratively with a team
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
May be eligible for discretionary increases and bonuses in accordance with company policy
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
10 vacation days per year
Team building opportunities
Travel insurance
_Contact Information:_
_Laura Cerrone_
_Talent Acquisition Specialist _
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Metcalfe Street Dental
225 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P9
_MCA values diversity and is committed to creating and fostering a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $47.00-$52.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Work Location: In person
