DENTAL HYGIENIST

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing clinical dental preventive services, conducting screenings, maintaining records, and educating the public on dental health. The position requires adherence to infection control protocols, documentation of services, and collaboration with parents, guardians, and community groups. The Dental Hygienist will also mentor students and conduct oral assessments in schools and clinics.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (Completed Diploma in Dental Hygiene).
Considerable experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental practice.
Experience working with children and seniors.
Proficiency in clinical management of patients.
Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of dental hygiene.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present educational programs to the public.
Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to give direction and instruction to dental assistants and dental hygiene students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and general public.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a hospital setting is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Abeldent is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical dental preventive services, i.e. topical fluoride application, sealant placement, scaling, polishing and individual oral hygiene instruction
Conducts dental screenings, maintains records and takes, mounts and screens x-rays
Assigns clients to specific services based on assessment of their individual dental needs, and advises dentists of complications encountered
Responsible for following infection control protocols and procedures as per IPAC and TPH guidelines
Completes documentation for all services provided, including follow-up of children urgently requiring care, the procurement of consent to treatment documentation, maintenance of the defect lists and enrolment of eligible children
Contacts parents, guardians and teachers to obtain and confirm patient information
Teaches dental health and prepares teaching aids for dental health instruction in classrooms, day care centres, geriatric institutions and selected community groups, including those with special needs
Mentors’ dental hygiene students
Conducts oral assessments in schools or Community Dental Clinics. Consults with families and makes appropriate referrals
Facilitates groups and distributes educational material, which includes the preparation of articles and pamphlets for community information
Conducts screening and dental survey of assigned populations annually