Dental Hygienist

The dental hygienist is expected to perform the following duties:

• Conduct patient screening and oral health assessments, including taking vital signs and documenting patient medical and health history.
• Take and develop X-rays - HARP Certified.
• Perform preventative dental procedures such as teeth cleaning, scaling, gum stimulation, and fluoride and sealant applications.
• Provide oral care instructions such as oral hygiene procedures, strategies to maintain and improve oral health, and the impact of nutrition on oral health.
• Consult with dentists on patient care.
• May perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist.
• May supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.
• May participate in community- or school-based oral health initiatives such as oral screening.
• Work with dentists and front desk personnel for booking purposes.
• May supervise and execute inventory management duties for dental materials and supplies.
• Must reliably commute to Mississauga, Ontario.