Registered Dental Hygienist (Temp or Permanent Contract)

Why join us at MCA Dental, Lakehead Family Dental ?

• Access to more locations giving you the opportunity for schedule flexibility or relocation
• Opportunity to learn about different types of dentistry, such as Ortho Hygiene
• A fun, welcoming environment focused on patient care
• 100% Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Yearly uniform allowance
• CE opportunities
• Flexible schedule opportunities

About the Role:

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to temporarily cover a leave of absence. In the role, you will be a key contributor and professional. You will 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.

• Use best practices for infection control including while processing instruments and treatment rooms
• Medical health history screening and updates
• Conduct baseline and routine assessments (including full mouth charting, probing, oral cancer screening)
• Radiographs and impressions (as prescribed by the Dentist), intra oral photos
• Identify 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)
• Educate patients by providing oral hygiene instruction, plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions as required
• Maintain accurate documentation/charting
• Identify gaps in clinical schedule and assist with scheduling, such as: booking preventive recall appointments, following up with outstanding treatment plans
• Collaborate with colleagues during down-time in schedule (Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants Dentists and Administration)
• Attend continuing education events from time to time

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing with the CDHO
• Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail
• A friendly personality who works collaboratively with a team